Airlines
Korean Leasing Group Signs For eViator Electric Aircraft
Nine-passenger commuter could support new regional routes in Asia
MD Aircraft MDA1 eViator with Solyu
Solyu Company in South Korean is the latest prospective customer for MD Aircraft's MDA1 eViator all-electric regional airliner.

South Korean leasing group Solyu Company has agreed to buy up to 40 of the MDA1 eViator electric commuter being developed by German start up MD Aircraft. Under a letter of intent announced on July 1, Solyu committed to an initial 20 examples of the nine-seater, with options for another 20.

MD Aircraft is targeting a first flight with a technology demonstrator in 2028. In November, during its Series A funding round, the company reported that it had progressed from preliminary to detailed design and was producing moulds for its horizontal stabilizer.