SkyWest, the holding company for SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier headquartered in St. George, Utah, has taken an equity position in Maeve Aerospace, a Dutch company that designs and develops electric aircraft.
“SkyWest is committed to leading our industry forward, and we’re pleased to invest in Maeve as the leading edge of technological, sustainable advancements for regional aviation,” said Chip Childs, the holding company’s President and CEO.
The agreement gives SkyWest Airlines exclusive launch-customer rights for Maeve’s initial plane, the Maeve 01, and calls for the carrier to make available its operations, performance and design expertise during the electric plane’s development phase.
SkyWest says the agreement enhances its long-term fleet replacement strategy.
Founded in 2020, Maeve Aerospace has announced plans to launch the Maeve 01 by 2031. The Maeve 01 will be “the world’s first all-electric, 44-seat regional aircraft,” according to the company. Maeve, which focuses on the short-range aviation market, is also developing rapid-charging systems for its battery-powered aircraft.
Source: SkyWest
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