While the aviation sector represents 2% of the global pollutionthe french government prohibits domestic flights since 2022, when there is an alternative by train of less than 2h30.

But this Wednesday, May 18, the Toulouse company RTA announced a new generation of aircraft which could well revolutionize the transport sector.

“Green planes”?

The world leader in regional aviation presented its new range of“EVO” aircraftwhich requires both better performance while also requiring its environmental footprint.

While a domestic flight, Toulouse-Paris freed up at least 20,000kg of CO2does this new range of aircraft not suit not systematically.

How is it possible ?

The searches forRTA made it possible to create an airplane which, once propelled by kerosene, halving its CO2 emissions compared to a regional jet.

Furthermore, this new range of aircraft is 100% compatible with sustainable aviation fuelwhich reduces its CO2 emissions to almost zero.

This was made possible in particular thanks to a marked improvement in the aircraft fuel efficiency.

These new devices are composed of a new propulsion system with a hybridization capacitybut also new propellers.

The materials used will also be for many recyclable materials.

A more ecological but also more economical aircraft…

The commercial director of the Toulouse company explained that “The ATR ‘EVO’ Serums even more economical with a double-digit reduction in operating costs”.

The considerable reduction in its fuel consumption, but also in its maintenance costs, will make its use all the more commendable.

A promising future

This new generation of aircraft could therefore revolutionize inland transport in France.

Stefano Bortolithe president of ATRa indicated that “a times, used the new ATR ‘EVO’ will open the way to a decarbonized future for air transport”.

Program The company is reportedly looking to launch its by 2023.