Wednesday 11 December 2019

World's 1st fully electric commercial aircraft takes inaugural test flight in Canada

World's 1st fully electric commercial aircraft takes inaugural test flight in Canada

the world's first fully-electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight yesterday, in Vancouver, Canada.

the technology would mean significant cost savings for airlines, including zero emissions.

the range is enough to start the revolution, adding that batteries and electric motors will eventually be developed to power longer flights.

The e-plane, a 62-year-old, six-passenger DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver seaplane retrofitted with an electric motor

 The e-plane has to be tested further to confirm it is reliable and safe.

In addition, the electric motor must be approved and certified by regulators.

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