Europe’s electric flight era could begin within four years
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Electric aircraft startups have been promising a lot for a long time. Two of them are now close enough to matter. Battery-electric and hybrid planes with a range of up to 500 kilometers (310 miles) would cover a quarter of Europe’s existing flight Read More...
Canada’s largest airline purchases electric aircraft
Conventional fuel for transport (air travel, in particular) is one of the most significant contributors to CO2, making the electrification of travel high on the list of priorities in terms of fighting climate change. Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, demonstrated its commitment to this goal Read More...
First all-electric Norwegian commuter aircraft to hit the skies by 2026
Earlier this year, we shared a story about Rolls-Royce's mission to develop 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel as part of its efforts to help transition the aviation industry towards a post-carbon future. Now, the second-largest manufacturer of aircraft engines wants to go a step further and Read More...