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Future Routes — 29 October 2026, Amsterdam in Motion: the EFC event where the first electric routes get put on the map. Registration is open!  ·  The Beta Demonstration Flights on 29 May were a great success — thank you to all participants at Den Helder Airport and Lelystad Airport! Future Routes — 29 October 2026, Amsterdam in Motion: the EFC event where the first electric routes get put on the map. Registration is open!  ·  The Beta Demonstration Flights on 29 May were a great success — thank you to all participants at Den Helder Airport and Lelystad Airport!
Electric Flying Connection

The network for
electric aviation
in Europe

We connect the organisations, knowledge and infrastructure needed to build a complete value chain for electric flying.

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Our Members

The ecosystem behind
electric aviation

Airlines, airports, manufacturers, research institutes and innovators — working together.

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We welcome MD Aircraft, e-Smart Avia and Green Flyway as our newest members.
Sep 2026
MD AircraftOEMNew
ElysianOEM
VAERIDIONOEM
Hangar OneOEM
e-Smart AviaAirlineNew
TransaviaAirline
VlindairAirline
eFlight AcademyStart-up
NRG2FLYStart-up
SkyZeroStart-up
FIMIHStart-up
Lelystad AirportAirport
Den Helder AirportAirport
Breda AirportAirport
Eindhoven AirportAirport
DroneportAirport
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Broekema AviationConsultant
NACOConsultant
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Curious what the Electric Flying Connection is about? Our New Members presentation covers who we are, our members, the events we organise and what membership brings — perfect to explore yourself or share with a colleague in your organisation.

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Where to find EFC

Meet the Electric Flying Connection at upcoming industry events across Europe. Want to connect? Reach out and we'll arrange a meeting on-site.

29 Oct 2026
EFC event · registration open

Future Routes: the routes that will make history

Amsterdam in Motion, Westergasterrein · 09:00–13:00

One morning above the largest city maquette in the world, mapping the passenger and cargo routes for Europe's first electric connections — with Transavia, Vlindair and e-Smart Avia. Limited seats.

Vlindair e-Smart Avia
Mission

Founded November 2021
Helmond, The Netherlands

"We revolutionise transportation by building a network of organisations dedicated to creating a value chain for electric flying."

By working together, we establish electric airlines, flying schools, and electric regional aviation across Europe.

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Past Event · Great Success

Beta Demonstration Flight

On 29 May 2026, for the first time, a Beta ALIA CX300 flew in the Netherlands. Demonstration flights took place at Den Helder Airport and Lelystad Airport — facilitated by e-Smart Avia and delivered in collaboration with EFC and the host airports. It was a historic milestone for electric aviation in Europe.

29 May 2026 · Completed
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Beta Demonstration Flights completed on 29 May 2026 — a historic milestone for electric aviation in the Netherlands.
Why Electric Flying

The 3 Key Messages
of EFC

Europe's regional aviation infrastructure is ready. The technology is proven. What's needed is the network to connect them — and that is exactly what EFC builds.

2,000+

Regional airports in Europe

Electric flying unlocks point-to-point travel between Europe's regional hubs — eliminating hub-and-spoke detours and reducing travel time significantly.

200–500 km

The sweet spot for electric

Current battery technology already covers the most-travelled short-haul distances. This is the segment where electric aviation is ready to compete today.

800 km

Within reach as technology scales

As batteries improve and renewable energy becomes more available, a significant share of fossil fuel flights under 800 km can be replaced by electric alternatives.

Electric Aircraft Development & Energy Need

Electric Aircraft Timeline

From training aircraft flying today to 90-seat airliners on the horizon — electric aviation is scaling fast.

Pipistrel Velis Electro
Now
Pilots1
Passengers1 pax
Range100 km
Battery22 kWh
ConnectorGB/T
Energy <45 min turnaround30 kW
Beta ALIA
2027
Pilots1
Passengers5 pax
Range400 km
Battery250 kWh
ConnectorCCS
Energy <45 min turnaround330 kW
Vaeridion M9
2030
Pilots2
Passengers9 pax
Range400 km
Battery600 kWh
ConnectorCCS/MCS
Energy <45 min turnaround1 MW
Elysian E9X
2033
Pilots2
Passengers90 pax
Range800 km
Battery11 MWh
ConnectorMCS
Energy <45 min turnaround15 MW

Aircraft shown are indicative and represent a range of electric aircraft that will operate in each segment during that period.

Vision

Electric flying as a mainstream option for regional travel

We envision a future where electric aviation is not a niche technology but a standard transportation option connecting Europe's regions sustainably and efficiently.

EFC understands that success requires close cooperation with the existing aviation industry. We do not replace — we connect and accelerate. Our six working groups cover the full value chain: from aircraft manufacturing and certification to infrastructure, training, and entrepreneurship.

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Our People

The team behind EFC

Full bios & advisors
Board
Jurjen de Jong
Chairman
Jurjen de Jong
Gerben Groothuis
Secretary
Gerben Groothuis
Merlijn van Vliet
Treasurer
Merlijn van Vliet
Board Advisors
Maarten Steinbuch
Advisor
Maarten Steinbuch
Bastiaan de Buijne
Advisor
Bastiaan de Buijne
Nick Waterdrinker
Advisor
Nick Waterdrinker
Gijs Vrenken
Advisor
Gijs Vrenken
Membership

Join the leaders
of electric aviation

EFC welcomes organisations actively contributing to or with a strategic interest in the development of electric aviation — from OEMs and airports to universities and service providers.

  • Direct involvement in working groups & strategic decisions
  • Access to the full EFC network across Europe
  • Voting rights on EFC direction and initiatives
  • Visibility as a key player in the electric aviation ecosystem
  • Invitations to exclusive events, demos and industry meetings
Full Member

Active participation & voting rights

Be part of the network that is shaping the future of electric regional aviation in Europe.

€1,500 / year
+ €750 starting fee (one-time)
Apply for Full Membership
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Ready to shape the future of flight?

Whether you want to become a member, explore a partnership, or simply learn more about EFC — we'd like to hear from you.

Send us a message
Email
jurjen@efc.aero
Phone
+31 (0)55-2032135
Location
Airport Teuge, The Netherlands