Aircraft
Rolls-Royce and Tecnam Develop Electric Commuter Airliner
Tecnam's nine-passenger, all-electric P-Volt is set to enter commercial service during the second half of the 2020s, according to the Italian manufacturer.
Tecnam is developing the electric-powered P-Volt commuter airliner in partnership with Rolls-Royce (Image: Tecnam)
Tecnam is developing the electric-powered P-Volt commuter airliner in partnership with Rolls-Royce (Image: Tecnam)

Tecnam is partnering with Rolls-Royce to develop an all-electric, nine-passenger aircraft known as the P-Volt. In an October 23 announcement, the Italian light aircraft manufacturer said that the new model will be ready to enter commercial service on scheduled operations on short- to medium-range routes during the second half of the 2020s.