VoltAero Signs Agreement for 15 Aircraft with Malaysia’s HM Aerospace

VoltAero Signs Agreement for 15 Aircraft with Malaysia’s HM Aerospace

Strategic Expansion into Asia-Pacific Pilot Training Market

VoltAero has secured a landmark agreement to supply 15 Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft, with an option for an additional 15, to HM Aerospace Sdn Bhd, a prominent Malaysian flight academy. The contract, finalized at the Paris Air Show, represents VoltAero’s first major entry into the Asia-Pacific pilot training sector, broadening the application of the Cassio 330 beyond its established roles in regional and business transport.

The aircraft will be incorporated into HM Aerospace’s training fleet following certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and approval from Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authorities. However, VoltAero continues to face regulatory challenges in both Europe and Malaysia, compounded by ongoing redesign efforts for the Cassio 330. These factors may affect the delivery schedule and operational rollout of the aircraft.

Market Context and Strategic Partnerships

The timing of the agreement aligns with a rising demand for qualified pilots across the Asia-Pacific region, where sustainable and advanced training solutions are increasingly sought after. VoltAero’s hybrid-electric technology has already attracted significant regional interest, and this deal is expected to enhance attention toward hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft within the market.

This partnership also strengthens VoltAero’s ties with the Halim Mazmin Group, a diversified Malaysian conglomerate with business interests spanning shipping, aviation, education, hospitality, and tourism. Together, the two entities aim to foster an ecosystem supporting electric-hybrid aviation throughout Malaysia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

The signing ceremony at Le Bourget Airport was attended by VoltAero CEO and Chief Technology Officer Jean Botti, alongside Tan Sri Halim Mohammad, Founding Director of the Halim Mazmin Group. Alain Rousset, President of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region—home to VoltAero’s Cassio assembly facility at Rochefort Airport and an early company supporter—also witnessed the event.

Industry Implications and Future Outlook

With this agreement, VoltAero’s order book for the Cassio range surpasses 280 units, encompassing firm orders, agreements, and commitments across regional air transport, air mobility, and business aviation sectors. The announcement is poised to intensify competition among hybrid-electric aircraft developers, who may accelerate efforts to establish their presence in the expanding flight training and private aviation markets.

As VoltAero and its partners address certification and development challenges, the deal with HM Aerospace highlights the growing momentum behind hybrid-electric aviation and its potential to transform pilot training in the Asia-Pacific region.