Electric air taxis are getting more attention as cutting emissions becomes a global priority. And the aviation industry says they could be ready for takeoff sooner than you think.
Low-demand, short-haul routes in the North are ideal candidates for the rollout of the first generation of electric passenger airplanes, but their full adoption will be determined by infrastructure and investment.
The quest of electric-aircraft developers worldwide is to create zero-emission aircraft fleets for short-haul flights, which make up almost half of the industry total.