GKN Aerospace will use Vaeridion’s all-electric, nine-passenger regional airliner as a testbed for developing new electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) technology. The company announced the collaboration on July 25 at the Farnborough Airshow 2024, along with a similar partnership with electric propulsion system developer H55.
German start-up Vaeridion is developing what it calls a Microliner to operate on routes of up to 272 nm, in IFR conditions. The company aims to achieve type certification before 2030 and plans to serve smaller cities. The aircraft will feature modular batteries integrated into the wing and a multi-engine, single-propeller powerplant.
GKN’s work on the program will be conducted at its Papendrecht facility in the Netherlands. Vaeridion is based near Munich and also has a Dutch office in Delft. GKN will also support Vaeridion in designing lightweight aerostructures.
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