This airline aims to fly electric plane by 2026
- 06-Dec-2023
Air New Zealand said Wednesday it aims to become the first airline to fly an electric plane after announcing plans to have a battery-powered aircraft join its fleet in 2026. The national airline said it has ordered an electric ALIA aircraft from US-based aerospace manufacturer Beta Technologies. It is expected to join Air New Zealand’s fleet […]
Airline partner starts developing engine for electric plane
- 30-Jan-2020
British airline's partner said it would begin development of engines for its electric narrow-body aircraft.
Rolls-Royce gives first look at one-seater electric plane
- 19-Dec-2019
The white plane has a blue trim and a bulging neck where its electric motor technology sits behind a propeller on its pointed nose