Vaeridion and Bosch General Aviation Technology have entered into a strategic partnership to support the development of the all-electric Microliner. The collaboration, formalised at AERO Friedrichshafen, builds on the companies’ ongoing work at the Bosch Collaboration Campus, where Vaeridion has operated a battery lab since 2024.

The Microliner is a nine-seat electric aircraft designed for short regional flights of up to 400 kilometres under IFR conditions. Bosch will contribute power electronics, battery management systems and aviation-grade sensors and control systems, using expertise gained across its electric mobility and aviation work.

Vaeridion's CTO Markus Kochs-Kämper says: “We are thrilled to be adding Bosch to our growing base of world-class suppliers as we pave the way towards certification. Its expertise in general aviation and electric mobility sectors will enable us to achieve our business objectives at even higher pace. Together, we are reshaping regional air mobility in Europe by connecting regions efficiently, cost effectively and with zero emissions.”

Bosch General Aviation Technology’s Christian Grim adds: “Vaeridion's ambitions of advancing regional flight aligns seamlessly with our dedication to pioneering next-generation aviation solutions. With our proven expertise in electric mobility, power electronics and battery management systems, we are actively driving the development of more efficient and sustainable regional aircraft, setting new standards for the future of aviation.”

The Microliner is intended to serve as a test case for Bosch’s broader innovation efforts targeting electrification of regional aviation.