Flying electric aircraft by 2024 a realistic timeframe for short-haul trips, insiders say - ABC News

Despite challenges to overcome like passenger perceptions around safety and the weight of batteries, aviation insiders believe Australians may be flying short distances on electric planes by 2024.

It might seem ambitious, but passenger airlines could be using electric aircraft for short trips within two years, an aviation expert has said. It comes as Rex Airlines announces plans to trial the … [+3672 chars]

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