Swiss aviation startup, Sirius Aviation AG has officially announced the launch of the revolutionary Sirius Jet – the world's first hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft. A game-changing aircraft, crafted in collaboration with BMW's Designworks and Sauber Group, this marks a major milestone in sustainable aviation, emphasising the company's commitment to innovation, sustainability and safety.
The Sirius Jet is a high-performance, zero-emission VTOL aircraft, propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system. Leveraging jet aerodynamics with airplane and helicopter versatility, it achieves extended flight distances, impressive speeds, and high altitudes at near-silent levels.
In 2025, the Sirius Jet will take flight in two versions: Sirius Business Jet, tailored to private jet needs and Sirius Millennium Jet, crafted for commercial aviation. A revolutionary leap that will reshape the global transportation industry.
Sirius Aviation AG's hydrogen-powered regional concept is distinct from existing eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) in that it relies purely on electric power, not a fuel tank. Sirius is designed with a hydrogen power plant which supplies 100% of its power, allowing the stealthy jet to rely on a battery merely for 90 seconds per flight.
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Payerne Airport in Switzerland, Sirius Aviation AG is launching the first public inaugural ignition and grand unveiling of the aircraft's ground-breaking hydrogen-electric ducted fan propulsion system.
