Hasselt: (Brussels Morning) – ASL Group from Belgium is leading the way in electric flights with their Velis Electro planes, showing how much they care about eco-friendly flying for international trips.
The ASL Group in Hasselt, Belgium has been working on electric flying projects. They bought two electric planes called Velis Electro from Pipistrel. These planes have been used for pilot training at Antwerp Airport since spring. The Velis Electro is special because it’s the first fully electric plane to be certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). ASL Group in Hasselt isn’t just using the Velis Electro for training. They’re also flying these electric planes on short international routes. This shows that electric planes can work well for commercial flights especially for regional trips. ASL Group’s choice to use electric aircraft demonstrates their dedication to eco-friendly aviation and cutting down on carbon emissions in the airline industry.
What is ASL Group’s role in Elektrifly’s electric flight project from Maastricht to Aachen?
Elektrifly had a big moment on 1st July by starting a test project with the first passenger flight from Maastricht to Aachen using an electric plane. ASL Group who is into electric flying lent their electric plane the Velis Electro from Pipistrel for this project. They not only provided the plane but also trained pilots for these flights. The project will go on all summer to show that electric planes can work well for short international flights. It has been said that it shows that more people are interested in and investing in eco-friendly aviation options. It also shows that ASL Group is a leader in using and encouraging electric flying technologies.
What is the main goal of this Project?
The main goal of the project is to introduce regular people to electric flying. Johan Martens who is one of the co-CEOs of ASL Group mentioned that this project doesn’t follow set schedules and isn’t a commercial business. Instead, private pilots organize flights where passengers and pilots share the costs. This way they want to encourage electric aviation by letting people experience flying in electric planes firsthand, which helps raise awareness and interest in this new technology among the public.
These flights are short because the batteries can’t support longer trips yet. Electric planes don’t create emissions and are quieter for people living nearby, but there’s still some noise inside the cockpit. If people want to join a flight, you can sign up at elektrifly.store. A single trip costs 120 euros, and a round trip costs 160 euros.
