Elysian Aircraft, KLM, and Transavia have launched a knowledge-sharing initiative to accelerate battery-electric aviation development.
In a series of joint workshops, the partners will explore technological, operational, and commercial requirements for deploying electric aircraft like Elysian’s E9X. This initiative marks a significant step toward emission-free aviation.
The collaboration aimed at accelerating the development and implementation of electric aviation.
Elysian is developing the E9X, the first battery-electric aircraft designed to carry 90 passengers with a range of 800 kilometers. This technology promises cleaner and more efficient transportation, particularly for shorter flights between regional airports worldwide. According to Elysian, successful development requires more than technical innovation alone.
Daniel Rosen Jacobson, Co-CEO Elysian said: “It’s impossible to build an aircraft that truly breaks from industry conventions without intensive collaboration with operators and airports. This collaboration yields crucial insights—from technical requirements to passenger experience and network integration—helping us determine which destinations are operationally and economically viable. It’s eye-opening that we can often operate more sustainably and cost-effectively than trains, and that busy routes like Amsterdam–London prove entirely feasible with electric flight.“
The series of workshops unite experts across disciplines, including aircraft designers, maintenance specialists, network planners, and revenue managers. Together, they address key challenges in maximizing electric aviation’s potential. The airlines contribute vital operational and commercial insights that will shape the electric aircraft’s design, development, and market implementation.
Oliver Newton, Lead Sustainability & Innovation Transavia said: “Electrification represents a promising direction we firmly believe in. Through this collaboration, we can take concrete steps toward sustainable air transport. While maintaining our focus on commercial and operational feasibility. Connecting technical innovations with customer experience, network, and costs presents a challenge—but we’re fully committed to this effort.“
Jolanda Stevens, Zero Emission Aviation Program Manager KLM, said: “By gaining a deeper understanding of the aircraft’s design and operations, we can contribute our expertise to shape the final product. Moreover, this collaboration enables us to envision how our sector can transform.“
