Sustainability and Environment
Maeve Taps Pratt & Whitney for Hybrid-electric Propulsion Tech
The M80 hybrid-electric regional aircraft can seat 80
Maeve M80 hybrid-electric regional aircraft
Maeve, the M80 hybrid-electric regional aircraft can seat 80. © RTX

Dutch regional aircraft developer Maeve is collaborating with Pratt & Whitney Canada on the design of its M80 hybrid-electric 80-seater regional aircraft, the partners said on July 24. With a range of up to 1,200 nm, the design aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40% relative to regional jet competitors while cruising at comparable speeds and altitudes.

“As a clean sheet design, the performance and efficiency of the Maeve M80 will be a game changer for the regional aviation market, combining advanced aerodynamics and a disruptive propulsion technology,” said Maeve chief technology officer Martin Nuesseler. “Working together with Pratt & Whitney Canada at this stage of the program will enable us to validate and optimize the design of the aircraft and hybrid-electric propulsion system.”