Overview
- The clean-sheet 76-seat design targets the 50–100-seat segment with claims of lower fuel burn, emissions, and operating costs.
- EVIO describes a proprietary “strong hybrid” system using PT6E-based turbines with electric motors to enable battery-only taxi and short hops, switching to hybrid mode for longer missions.
- The company reports 450 conditional purchase agreements and options from two undisclosed major airlines, with customer identities yet to be announced.
- No aircraft has been built; EVIO says it is progressing toward conceptual design readiness, aiming for first flight in 2029 and entry into service in the early 2030s.
- Beyond passenger service, EVIO outlines cargo and defense variants and says the power architecture could support missions such as ISR and 463L pallet carriage.