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Tecnam Teams With Rolls-Royce To Develop the P-Volt Electric Commuter Airliner
The Italian light aircraft manufacturer says it already has letters of intent from several airlines for the all-electric P-Volt.
Tecnam P-Volt
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.

The company, which is based near Naples, has not disclosed any projected performance details or specifications for the new aircraft. It will be powered by a pair of as-yet-unspecified electric motors provided by Rolls-Royce, which is stepping up its investment in electric propulsion.