The Swiss pioneer in electric aviation gains global recognition for its sustainable innovations and embarks on a U.S. tour to showcase its environmentally friendly flight technology.
SION, Switzerland, May 1, 2025 – H55, a frontrunner in electric aviation and a technology offshoot from the Solar Impulse project, has been named to TIME’s list of top green technology companies. H55 was chosen from over 8,000 companies worldwide and is one of only four Swiss companies to be recognized, which highlights the company’s strengths and accomplishments in the field of clean air travel.
H55 earned this distinction through its advancements in certified electric propulsion and intelligent battery management systems, which are crucial for enabling quiet, zero-emission flights. TIME’s evaluation considered environmental impact, financial stability, and innovative capacity. H55’s presence on this international list highlights its achievements in making aviation cleaner and more efficient.
“To be recognized by TIME is an honor that reflects our goal of making clean aviation quiet, efficient and scalable,” said André Borschberg, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of H55. “It reaffirms our dedication to and progress in promoting electric flight and speeding up its acceptance. With our B23 Energic flight trainer and general aviation aircraft, one of our initial customer applications, we are starting a new era of clean aviation that will change how we learn to fly and travel in the future.”
According to Aymeric Sallin, ND Capital CEO and Founder, “Being included on TIME’s list of the 250 top GreenTech Companies validates our initial investment in H55. The intellectual property and technology derived from Solar Impulse will lead to certified solutions that transform both general and commercial aviation. H55’s electric propulsion system is expanding technological limits to create revolutionary solutions for our world, and we take pride in supporting such innovation.”
H55 Across USA Tour: Bringing Electric Aviation to the Entire U.S. – H55 will conduct flight demonstrations throughout the United States from April to August 2025 as part of its tour, giving aviation professionals and enthusiasts across the country a chance to experience fully electric flight. The tour will include visits to flight schools, aviation universities, aircraft manufacturers, military academies, and major airshows, providing participants with a first-hand look at the future of sustainable aviation.
At each location, H55 will present the Bristell B23 Energic, a two-seat, zero-emission training aircraft that uses H55’s award-winning electric propulsion system. This all-electric aircraft features nearly silent operation and significantly reduced operating costs, which demonstrates its practical applicability for pilot training and general aviation.
H55 Across USA Tour stops include:
- Florida April 12–28
- Montgomery, Alabama May 7–9
- Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona May 20–25
- Las Vegas, Nevada June 3–6
- Palo Alto, California June 15–22
- Colorado Springs and Pueblo July 2–7
- Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 21–27 (EAA AirVenture)
- The Hamptons, New York August 6–10 August
H55, based in Switzerland, was established by former Solar Impulse executives André Borschberg, Sebastien Demont, and Gregory Blatt. H55 is committed to transforming the aviation sector by offering certified electric propulsion and battery management systems designed for a wide variety of aircraft, with the goal of achieving sustainable air travel. Through its innovative history and dedication to certified solutions, H55 and its team of engineers and aerospace experts are leading the charge toward a more environmentally conscious aviation industry, establishing new benchmarks and pushing the frontiers of electric aviation.
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