Safran has achieved a "key moment in the history of aviation" after its new electric motor was cleared for flight. It can now be used to power aircraft of the future after receiving certification from ...
Are electric planes viable? There are already a number ... air travel is not seen as a realistic prospect in the near future by most analysts. Would a third runway reduce circling flights?
Many experts believe that breakthroughs in battery technology will be essential to build fully electric medium or long-haul aircraft in the future. In the meantime, hybrid engines are gaining ...