British electric propulsion startup Evolito has submitted its first type certificate application, with its E800 product initially intended to power Electra Aero’s nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. When certified, the first configuration of the electric engine—designated the E800-A1—will work alongside Safran’s 600-kw generator in the EL9. The aircraft will use eight electric propulsion units to drive propellers along each wing’s leading edge, allowing the aircraft to take off or land in as little as 45 meters.
According to Evolito, the initiation of its proposed certification basis is evidence of the maturity of its “products, processes, and organization.” The regulatory approval process now underway with the UK Civil Aviation Authority builds upon Evolito’s existing design organization approval, awarded in December 2023. At the time, Evolito became the first UK company to receive this permission.
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