Revolutionizing Cargo Transport: The Future of Airships
Evolito has partnered with Flying Whales, a trailblazer in the airship industry, to advance enduring cargo transportation.
Innovative Solutions for Modern Challenges
This partnership seeks to showcase the innovative capabilities of both companies while addressing pressing environmental issues and minimizing carbon emissions.
Electric Propulsion for Heavy Loads
Evolito will supply its cutting-edge D250 electric propulsion motor for the LCA60T airship,which is set to conduct its inaugural test flight in 2027.Measuring 200 meters in length, the LCA60T is engineered to carry considerable payloads of up to 60 tonnes.
Addressing Infrastructure Limitations
Flying Whales’ airships offer a distinctive solution for the transportation of oversized and heavy cargo, particularly in areas where customary infrastructure is lacking.
Environmental Impact and Efficiency
By integrating Evolito’s advanced propulsion systems, Flying Whales aims to establish a more efficient and eco-amiable transport method, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering sustainable logistics practices globally.
regulatory Advancements and Future Goals
In 2023, Evolito received Design Organisation Approval from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority and is on track to achieve Production organisation Approval (POA) and ISO9001 certification later this year, which will help lower certification expenses for Flying Whales.
Leadership Insights
Dr. Chris Harris, CEO and co-founder of Evolito, remarked, “The LCA60T airship from Flying Whales is a remarkable innovation, illustrating how electric aviation can tackle global issues—from cutting down harmful emissions to sustainably delivering essential infrastructure.”
“Evolito’s distinctive axial-flux technology paves the way for a new generation of lightweight, compact, and high-performance electric motors, enabling diverse aircraft designs and operational profiles, thus setting new benchmarks in aerospace electric propulsion.”
Vincent Guibout, CEO of Flying Whales, added, “Weight is a crucial factor in airship design. Over the past three years of collaboration, Evolito has proven its capability to provide top-tier power density through its unique axial-flux electric motors, along with the capacity to scale production to meet our anticipated needs.”
“Our teams share a strong synergy,united by a passion for advancing electric flight through engineering excellence and innovation. I eagerly anticipate our journey towards the first flight of the LCA60T and its subsequent production and commercial operations.”
