Evolito has partnered with VÆRIDION to develop an electric propulsion system for the Microliner aircraft, with the agreement revealed at the 2025 Paris Air Show.
Key highlights:
- VÆRIDION and Evolito share a commitment to advancing the integration of Evolito’s high-performance electric motors and controllers into VÆRIDION’s propulsion system architecture.
- Both companies will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the multidisciplinary aspects relevant to integrating Evolito’s technology with VÆRIDION’s multi-engine, single-propeller powerplant system.
- The partnership follows the successful completion of a Pre-Application Contract (PAC) between VÆRIDION and EASA in 2024, which aimed to address certification challenges associated with this innovative propulsion architecture.
- The combination of Evolito’s high torque-density engine performance with the enhanced safety of the multi-engine, single-propeller configuration aims to deliver improved propulsion efficiency and operational safety.
Evolito has been at the forefront of the electric propulsion industry and is believed to be the first company to receive Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority for electric propulsion systems. Designed with certification, manufacturability, performance, and efficiency in mind, Evolito’s technology is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of electric aviation.
VÆRIDION is developing a fully electric regional aircraft using proven technologies. Its propulsion system, featuring a single propeller powered by multiple electric motors and a direct-drive transmission, was reviewed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) during the 2024 Pre-Application Contract process. The company is targeting certification-ready prototype flights by 2027, with commercial operations planned for 2030.
Dr. Chris Harris, CEO and Co-founder of Evolito, stated, “As aviation moves toward climate-conscious solutions, collaborations like this signal the critical role of cross-industry partnerships in advancing scalable, certified electric flight. By joining forces early, our companies are accelerating the development of electric propulsion technologies that meet the performance, efficiency, and regulatory demands of this next-generation regional aircraft.”
Markus Kochs- Kämper, CTO of VÆRIDION, added, “This collaboration was unveiled in tandem with the programme launch and marks a significant step forward on the path to the first flight. Among the global supply-chain for electric propulsion systems we’ve surveyed, Evolito offers a winning combination of market-ready technology and manufacturing capability.
“Their profound technological expertise, combined with manufacturing know-how and aerospace credentials, present a significant opportunity to jointly explore and integrate a high torque density, lightweight propulsion solution for our Microliner. This makes them a compelling supplier who can deliver at scale and to the aerospace standards we require for our zero-emissions regional aircraft.”
As aviation moves toward climate-conscious solutions, collaborations like this signal the critical role of cross-industry partnerships in advancing scalable, certified electric flight. By joining forces early, the companies are accelerating the development of electric propulsion technologies that meet the performance, efficiency, and regulatory demands of this next-generation regional aircraft.
