All the fuss around foldable phones and tablets and even self-driving cars may have taken the attention away from the other holy grail of transportation. Lilium, a Munich-based startup, however, is trying to get the spotlight back on that stage, by having successfully tested the … [Read more...] about All-electric five-seater air taxi successfully passes its first flight trial
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NASA is helping build the first all-electric airplane fueled by hydrogen
The aviation industry is often heavily criticized, rightfully of course, for not doing enough to help save the environment. Now, in a quest to clean-up the heavily-polluting industry, NASA-funded scientists are working to develop an all-electric aircraft that produces no … [Read more...] about NASA is helping build the first all-electric airplane fueled by hydrogen
Before electric planes become the norm, we need airlines to make use of biofuels
Electric planes are expected to play a massive role in reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry in the future, but unfortunately, there’s still a long road ahead before commercial electric planes become the industry standard. In the meantime, we need to look at … [Read more...] about Before electric planes become the norm, we need airlines to make use of biofuels
The largest seaplane airline is converting all its planes to electric
After all the negative news surrounding the airline industry lately, here’s some positive news: Harbour Airlines, the largest seaplane airline in North America, has announced that it will convert all of its seaplanes into electric aircraft. The airline will start by … [Read more...] about The largest seaplane airline is converting all its planes to electric
The race is on to build batteries big enough for planes to fly on clean energy
The need for electrifying the aviation industry is clear. Not only is air travel responsible for 2 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, but it also has a particular warming effect as planes flying at high altitudes spew nitrogen oxides and other particulates that heat … [Read more...] about The race is on to build batteries big enough for planes to fly on clean energy