Lyte Aviation Unveils Vertical Takeoff "SkyBus" Aircraft Design
Date: 2023-11-09 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: TECHNOLOGY
Lyte Aviation, a London-based startup, has unveiled the design of their ambitious project - the SkyBus, a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The company envisions it as a means of transportation capable of carrying up to 44 passengers, with a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour. The SkyBus is designed to cover distances of over 1000 kilometers, offering a promising alternative for medium-haul travel.
The aircraft will be equipped with turbo-shaft engines and will operate on conventional or environmentally-friendly jet fuel. Additionally, Lyte Aviation has expressed intentions to transition to a hydrogen-electric engine once the technology becomes thoroughly tested and widely available.
The company is on track to develop a full-scale prototype of the SkyBus by 2024, aiming for it to be flight-ready by 2025. This ambitious timeline highlights Lyte Aviation's commitment to revolutionizing air travel and making VTOL technology accessible to a wider audience.
In a significant milestone, Lyte Aviation has also announced a strategic agreement with Indian company Vman Aviation Services for the pre-order of 10 SkyBus aircraft, totaling an impressive 400 million euros. This partnership underscores the growing interest and potential demand for innovative air transportation solutions in the global market.
The aircraft will be equipped with turbo-shaft engines and will operate on conventional or environmentally-friendly jet fuel. Additionally, Lyte Aviation has expressed intentions to transition to a hydrogen-electric engine once the technology becomes thoroughly tested and widely available.
The company is on track to develop a full-scale prototype of the SkyBus by 2024, aiming for it to be flight-ready by 2025. This ambitious timeline highlights Lyte Aviation's commitment to revolutionizing air travel and making VTOL technology accessible to a wider audience.
In a significant milestone, Lyte Aviation has also announced a strategic agreement with Indian company Vman Aviation Services for the pre-order of 10 SkyBus aircraft, totaling an impressive 400 million euros. This partnership underscores the growing interest and potential demand for innovative air transportation solutions in the global market.
