Tecnam and Rolls-Royce Drop Plans for All-electric P-Volt Commuter Aircraft
Rolls-Royce says it will now prioritize work on a new hybrid-electric propulsion system for regional airliners, while still supplying the electric propulsion system for Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL vehicle.
Norwegian airliner Widerøe was set to be the launch customers for Tecnam's P-Volt commuter aircraft.
Norwegian airliner Widerøe was set to be the launch customers for Tecnam's all-electric P-Volt commuter aircraft. (Image: Tecnam)