500 km without a drop of kerosene: Eenuee prepares for 2029 Gen-ee, the first 100% electric aircraft dedicated to forgotten areas

A new era in regional aviation

In Saint-Étienne, start-up Eenuee is aiming to take up a major challenge: to put into the air, as early as 2029, a plane christened Gen-ee, designed to be 100% electric and capable of flying 500 km without consuming a single drop of kerosene.

In a rapidly changing aviation sector, marked by the need to drastically reduce CO₂ emissions, this project is part of a global dynamic: inventing sustainable mobility solutions tailored to the real needs of territories. More than a technological innovation, it’s a strategic bet on the future of regional links.

Eenuee: an ambition born in Saint-Étienne

The Gen-ee project is the brainchild of a team from Saint-Étienne determined to respond to a simple fact: many medium-sized towns and rural areas are currently being neglected by the traditional overhead network.

By developing an electric aircraft with 30 to 50 seats, Eenuee aims to open up these regions, while offering more accessible, quieter and environmentally-friendly air transport. The choice of a 500 km range is not insignificant: it corresponds to the vast majority of short domestic and cross-border routes, often the most costly and polluting in conventional aviation.

Gen-ee, 500 km of autonomy and zero kerosene: a technological breakthrough

The heart of the innovation lies in the electric motor. Unlike turboprop or jet aircraft, Gen-ee promises a significant reduction in operating costs, the elimination of fuel dependency and simplified maintenance.

Added to this is a much lower noise level, making it easier to integrate into secondary airports or those close to urban centers. In environmental terms, the impact is immediate: the disappearance of kerosene contributes directly to the decarbonization objectives of air transport.

Batteries remain the main challenge: energy density, charging cycles and in-flight safety are still sensitive issues. But rapid progress inelectric cars and the boom in solid-state batteries make a launch by 2029 all the more credible.

What are the prospects for business aviation?

The arrival of Gen-ee, with its 500 km range, is not limited to regional flights for the general public. For theaviation d’affairesthe implications are major. This type of aircraft could become an efficient solution for short business transfers, directly linking two regional capitals or two economic areas without having to use traditional hubs.

It would also complement the services already offered by private jets and helicopters, occupying an intermediate position between point-to-point speed and the economy of a group flight. Last but not least, it responds to a growing expectation on the part of companies: to have modes of transport in line with their commitment to responsible mobility and the ecological image they wish to project.

An ambitious trajectory to follow

The Gen-ee project, led by start-up Eenuee, symbolizes a new step towardselectric aviation. While many challenges remain – technological maturity, aeronautical certification, industrial financing – the prospect of a 30 to 50-seat, zero-kerosene aircraft, operational in 2029, marks a potential breakthrough in the way we think about air transport.

For both business aviation and regional travel, this innovation could transform the equation between efficiency, sustainability and accessibility.

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