Airlines
German Airline Plans To Operate Hydrogen-electric Beech 1900s
Evia Aero plans to operate scheduled services in several parts of Europe
Stralis Aircraft Beech 1900D-HE
Stralis Aircraft is converting the Beech 1900D commuter aircraft to operate with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.

German regional airline start-up Evia Aero has agreed to buy six of the hydrogen-electric powered versions of the Beech 1900D twin turboprop being developed by Australia’s Stralis Aircraft. Announced by the companies on May 14, the agreement covers options for another 10 of the Beech 1900D-HE model, for which the Hamburg-based operator will be the European launch customer.

Brisbane-based Stralis intends to retrofit 1900Ds with its proprietary propulsion system and start making deliveries in 2030. The aircraft will carry 15 passengers on flights of up to 432 nm at speeds of 270 knots operating at 20,000 feet. Evia Aero has committed to supporting the Stralis efforts to bring the modified commuter aircraft to market.