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In recent years, Valais-based start-up Dufour Aerospace has made a name for itself on the international scene thanks to its electric propulsion aircraft projects. The first flight tests of the new aEro3 are scheduled for summer 2019.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dufour Aerospace<\/a>, an electric aviation start-up from Valais, is building a vertical take-off electric aircraft that could be used in rescue operations in the future. aEro3 will combine the characteristics of an aircraft and a helicopter, flying at a maximum speed of 350 km\/h, with a range of 120 (fully electric) and 800 (hybrid) kilometers. “The first simulations, the calculations and the three 1:5 prototypes show that the aircraft flies in a stable and safe way,\u201d said<\/a> CEO Thomas Pfammatter to the Walliser Bote newspaper. Test flights with the larger 50:50 prototype are planned for the summer. In 2016, the company built and flew one of the world\u2019s first electric aerobatic planes, aEro 1.<\/p>\n

The Ark: promoting innovation in Valais<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dufour Aerospace is supported by The Ark<\/a>, a Valais-based foundation providing practical assistance to help companies increase their competitiveness. The Ark focuses on three specific areas: information and communication technologies, life sciences, and cleantech. Its Incubator, Accelerator and Innovation services offer targeted support to innovative entrepreneurs, with a view to diversifying the local economy and creating a seedbed for new investments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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