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# Hybrid Propeller Airplanes
The VoltAero 'Cassio 1' Has Two Electric and One Gas-Powered Propellers

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-14 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltaero-cassio-1
References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/aircraft/cassio-1-aircraft-hybrid-drive/) & [voltaero.aero](https://www.voltaero.aero/en/)

The VoltAero 'Cassio 1' hybrid airplane is a well-equipped air travel solution that aims to help make the transition from gas-powered aircrafts to electric ones a little bit easier for companies and operators to handle. The plane has been developed by the France-based startup with a hybrid design that features two [electric propellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircraft-technology) on the wings along with a [gas-powered one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thor-x-harbginer) in the rear. This will enable the airplane to travel for up to 3.5 hours and reach a top speed of 200 knots or 230mph.

The VoltAero 'Cassio 1' hybrid airplane was successfully tested by the company at the Royan-Médis Aérodrome in France and is expected to start being delivered to customers starting in 2021 through 2022.

Image Credit: VoltAero

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Hybrid Airplanes:** The development of hybrid airplanes presents an opportunity for the aviation industry to transition from gas-powered aircraft to more sustainable electric options.
- **Electric Propulsion:** The use of electric propellers in hybrid airplanes opens up possibilities for more efficient and eco-friendly air travel.
- **Hybrid Design:** The integration of multiple power sources in the hybrid airplane design allows for extended flight range and increased speed.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Aviation:** The aviation industry can explore the development and adoption of hybrid airplanes as a disruptive innovation for more sustainable and efficient air travel.
- **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can capitalize on the demand for electric propulsion technology to develop advanced electric aircraft systems and components.
- **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage hybrid airplane technology to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmentally-friendly modes of travel.

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