What is the future of electric flights?
What is the future of electric flights? These executives say their electric aircraft will be safe, quiet, affordable, and environmentally friendly—and you'll be able to fly in one as early as 2024. In 2030, passenger advanced-air-mobility operators could rival today's largest airlines in flights per day and fleet size.
Will airlines ever go electric?
United Airlines is aiming to have electric aircraft flying regional routes by the end of the decade. Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Denver International Airport are viewed as key markets for the first batch of electric aircraft it receives.
Will electric planes be cheaper?
Cheaper flights Electric aircraft will require fewer parts, less maintenance and less fuel compared to traditional commercial aircraft. All of these factors will reduce the cost of your ticket and make short-haul and medium-haul flights easier for airlines to sell.