Meet Elysian

Revolutionising air travel with advanced battery-electric technology.

We are Elysian, a project started in 2021 and turned into a venture in 2023, with the commitment to revolutionising air travel with a high-performance zero-emission aircraft, marking a new era in sustainable aviation.

2023

Conceptual design for E9X and Elysian incorporated

2024

Key research topics reviewed and support the feasibility of the conceptual design, with no major obstacles

2026

Preliminary design and component testing

2028

Detailed design and system testing

2030

Flight test and certification

2033

Full-scale production and delivery

Elysian is honoured to be working alongside experts in the aviation industry.

“By introducing this cutting-edge design, Elysian has established itself as a valuable partner in the industry, and we are proud to be a part of this innovative step forward.”
Jolanda StevensProgram Manager Zero Emission Aviation KLM
“Elysian highlights the potential of sustainable regional air mobility, a goal shared by regional airports like ours.”
Roel HellemonsCEO Eindhoven Airport
“We expect Elysian to make a significant contribution to discovering the boundaries of battery electric flying by taking a refreshingly new look at the combination of technology and design.”
Joris MelkertSenior Lecturer Aerospace Engineering Delft University of Technology
Elysian Aircraft is led by seasoned aerospace pioneers, driven to transform air travel.
Daniel Rosen Jacobson
Co-CEO and Chief Business Officer

Daniel has vast experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and executive, managing strategic app partnerships at Google EMEA and serving as a partner and commercial director at the sports streaming startup MyCujoo, which was later acquired by Eleven Sports Group. He has invested in various startups since then. In addition to being an avid investor, he previously led sustainable aerospace projects at Panta. Currently, as an executive board member, he is in charge of Panta Holdings’ aerospace and technology activities, while leading Elysian as co-CEO.

Rob Wolleswinkel
Co-CEO and Chief Technology Officer

Rob brings experience from his tenure as a senior partner at the Boston Consulting Group. With a background in Aerospace Engineering, he has worked at Fokker Aircraft and the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Additionally, he serves as a part-time commercial pilot at Zeusch Aviation.

Dr. Reynard de Vries
Director of Design and Engineering

Reynard has conducted extensive research on hybrid and electric aircraft as part of his PhD and postdoctoral work at Delft University of Technology, contributing to the EU Clean Sky 2 program. He is actively involved in the R&D ecosystems for electric aircraft design and technology in both Europe and the US.

Elysian team

Daniel has vast experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and executive, managing strategic app partnerships at Google EMEA and serving as a partner and commercial director at the sports streaming startup MyCujoo, which was later acquired by Eleven Sports Group. He has invested in various startups since then. In addition to being an avid investor, he previously led sustainable aerospace projects at Panta. Currently, as an executive board member, he is in charge of Panta Holdings’ aerospace and technology activities, while leading Elysian as co-CEO.

Rob brings experience from his tenure as a senior partner at the Boston Consulting Group. With a background in Aerospace Engineering, he has worked at Fokker Aircraft and the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Additionally, he serves as a part-time commercial pilot at Zeusch Aviation.

Reynard has conducted extensive research on hybrid and electric aircraft as part of his PhD and postdoctoral work at Delft University of Technology, contributing to the EU Clean Sky 2 program. He is actively involved in the R&D ecosystems for electric aircraft design and technology in both Europe and the US.

Supervisory and Advisory Board