EVIA AERO’s end-to-end vision for sustainable aviation
26/08/2025
Florian Kruse, CEO and founder of EVIA AERO, is on a mission to redefine regional air travel with a fully sustainable approach that integrates aircraft, airports, and energy infrastructure.
Speaking ahead of his presentation at the Aerospace Test & Development Show, Kruse outlined the company’s unique business model and why an end-to-end ecosystem is vital for the future of aviation.
Founded in 2022, EVIA AERO was built on Kruse’s extensive background in airport management. “Before founding EVIA AERO, I was the Chief Commercial Officer at Bremen Airport,” he explained. “That gave me a deep understanding of both the aviation side, negotiating with airlines, developing routes, and the non-aviation side, like retail, parking, and revenue generation. This experience showed me how crucial it is to create sustainable models for airports and aviation together.”
EVIA AERO operates on two pillars. First, the company invests in transforming airports into energy hubs through large-scale photovoltaic plants, battery storage systems, charging infrastructure, and eventually, green hydrogen production. Second, it will operate as a regional airline, flying electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft on point-to-point routes across Europe. “We’ll start with nine-seaters, then expand to 19- and 30-seat aircraft,” said Kruse. “The idea is to enable business travellers to fly in the morning, attend meetings, and return the same day, only this time powered by clean, locally produced energy.”
The company already holds Letters of Intent with several OEMs, including Stralis, Electra, and German firm MD Aircraft, ensuring access to a pipeline of next-generation aircraft. “It’s a challenge because certification takes time,” Kruse noted. “But as an operator, we need to be ready the moment these aircraft are available.”
Kruse emphasises that addressing the full value chain is key. “Small regional airports are under huge pressure. Legacy carriers are upscaling to larger aircraft, while low-cost carriers focus on mid-sized hubs. That leaves smaller airports at risk of losing connectivity,” he said. “Our model not only restores regional air links but also gives airports a sustainable energy solution. We’re the missing link between OEMs, operators, and airports.”
EVIA AERO is initially targeting Germany, with expansion plans across Italy, Spain, Romania, Denmark, and beyond. For Kruse, the goal is clear: “We’re building a holistic ecosystem to reactivate regional aviation and drive climate-friendly mobility across Europe.”
Session: An end-to-end approach to sustainable aviation and it's two key building blocks: climate-friendly electric and hydrogen aircraft and purpose-produced green energy
Date: Wednesday 1st October
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Founded in 2022, EVIA AERO was built on Kruse’s extensive background in airport management. “Before founding EVIA AERO, I was the Chief Commercial Officer at Bremen Airport,” he explained. “That gave me a deep understanding of both the aviation side, negotiating with airlines, developing routes, and the non-aviation side, like retail, parking, and revenue generation. This experience showed me how crucial it is to create sustainable models for airports and aviation together.”
EVIA AERO operates on two pillars. First, the company invests in transforming airports into energy hubs through large-scale photovoltaic plants, battery storage systems, charging infrastructure, and eventually, green hydrogen production. Second, it will operate as a regional airline, flying electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft on point-to-point routes across Europe. “We’ll start with nine-seaters, then expand to 19- and 30-seat aircraft,” said Kruse. “The idea is to enable business travellers to fly in the morning, attend meetings, and return the same day, only this time powered by clean, locally produced energy.”
The company already holds Letters of Intent with several OEMs, including Stralis, Electra, and German firm MD Aircraft, ensuring access to a pipeline of next-generation aircraft. “It’s a challenge because certification takes time,” Kruse noted. “But as an operator, we need to be ready the moment these aircraft are available.”
Kruse emphasises that addressing the full value chain is key. “Small regional airports are under huge pressure. Legacy carriers are upscaling to larger aircraft, while low-cost carriers focus on mid-sized hubs. That leaves smaller airports at risk of losing connectivity,” he said. “Our model not only restores regional air links but also gives airports a sustainable energy solution. We’re the missing link between OEMs, operators, and airports.”
EVIA AERO is initially targeting Germany, with expansion plans across Italy, Spain, Romania, Denmark, and beyond. For Kruse, the goal is clear: “We’re building a holistic ecosystem to reactivate regional aviation and drive climate-friendly mobility across Europe.”
Session: An end-to-end approach to sustainable aviation and it's two key building blocks: climate-friendly electric and hydrogen aircraft and purpose-produced green energy
Date: Wednesday 1st October
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM