Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation AG has unveiled the revolutionary Sirius Jet – the world’s first hydrogen-powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft; crafted and designed in collaboration with BMW’s Designworks and Sauber Group.
This marks a major milestone in sustainable aviation and highlights Sirius Aviation AG’s steadfast commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety.
The Sirius Jet is said to be an aviation game-changer, is a high-performance, zero-emission VTOL aircraft, propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
Leveraging jet aerodynamics with airplane and helicopter versatility, it achieves extended flight distances, impressive speeds, and high altitudes at near-silent levels.
In 2025, the Sirius Jet will take flight in two versions: Sirius Business Jet, tailored to private jet needs, and Sirius Millennium Jet, crafted for commercial aviation.
Sirius Jet Specifications:
- Sirius Business Jet: A zero-emission, hydrogen-powered VTOL business jet, featuring an 1,150-mile flight range, cruise speed of 323 mph, altitude capability of 30,000 feet, ultra-quiet noise levels of 60dBa, and accommodates three passengers.
- Sirius Millenium Jet: A zero-emission, hydrogen-powered VTOL commercial aircraft, offering a 650-mile flight range, cruise speed of 323 mph, altitude capability of 30,000 feet, sound footprint of 60dBa, and accommodates up to five passengers.
Sirius Aviation AG proudly announces partnerships with global leaders BMW Group’s DesignWorks, Sauber Group, renowned for its Formula 1 excellence, along with Alfleth Engineering AG, and ALD Group.
This powerful collaboration sets a pioneering benchmark for sustainable, efficient, and high-performance aviation.
On Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, Sirius Aviation AG will host a monumental event at Payerne Airport in Switzerland, unveiling the aircraft’s groundbreaking hydrogen-electric ducted fan propulsion system with the first public inaugural ignition. The event will feature a press conference and remarks from esteemed global leaders.
This press release was prepared and distributed by Sirius Aviation AG.
