Evolito Limited is proud to announce its collaboration with Flying Whales, a pioneer in the development of large-capacity airships. This partnership represents a significant milestone in sustainable cargo aviation, demonstrating innovative solutions to real-world problems and reducing carbon footprints.

Evolito will supply its state-of-the-art D250 electric propulsion engine for the LCA60T airship, which is scheduled to make its first test flight in 2027. The LCA60T is 200 meters long and is designed to carry exceptionally heavy loads of up to 60 tons. Flying Whales airships are designed to provide a unique solution for transporting heavy and oversized cargo, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure. By utilizing Evolito’s advanced engines, Flying Whales aims to create a more efficient and environmentally sustainable mode of transportation, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and promoting greener logistics practices worldwide.

Flying Whales chose Evolito’s D250 electric motor for its airship due to its exceptional power and torque density. Each airship will be powered by 32 D250 motors. Another crucial factor for Flying Whales in its choice of electric motor partner was Evolito’s ability to scale production to supply the quantity of electric motors required to meet Flying Whales’ production forecast.

Evolito electric motors are the smallest and lightest in their class. The D250 offers an industry-leading power density of 18.5 kW/kg, with a maximum power of 240 kW and a weight of 13 kg. In 2023, Evolito received Design Organisation Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority and is working towards POA and ISO9001 later this year, which will help reduce Flying Whales’ certification costs.

Vincent Guibout, CEO of Flying Whales, said: “ When designing an airship, weight is key. In the three years we have been working together, Evolito has demonstrated the ability to deliver best-in-class power density with its unique axial flux electric motors, as well as the ability to scale up production to meet our forecast requirements. There is excellent synergy between our teams – we share a passion for enabling electric flight through engineering excellence and innovation – and I look forward to working with Evolito on the first flight of the LCA60T and then on to commercial production and operation.”

Dr Chris Harris, CEO and co-founder of Evolito, commented: “ The Flying Whales LCA60T airship is an inspiring aircraft, demonstrating that electric flight can help solve global challenges, from reducing harmful emissions to sustainably delivering essential infrastructure. Evolito’s unique axial flux technology enables a new class of lightweight, compact and high-performance electric motors, opening the door to many new aircraft designs, mission profiles and use cases – setting new standards for electric propulsion in the aeronautics industry.”

Evolito is making electric flight a reality by offering world-leading axial flux electric motors, motor controls and battery systems for the aerospace market. Evolito’s electric propulsion systems deliver best-in-class power, torque and energy densities and are inherently more robust than alternative technologies, making them critical for eVTOL, urban air mobility, helicopter and aircraft applications. The privately held company is headquartered in Oxford, England. Evolito’s investors include B-Flexion and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE).

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Source: businesswire.com