With a continued focus on decarbonising the aviation sector using sustainable aviation fuels and battery tech, how close are we to hybrid-electric flight?
Since air traffic is set to increase 5% every year until 2030, it’s not surprising that more companies are looking for ways to make aircraft more sustainable. Rolls-Royce, the world’s second-largest aircraft engine manufacturer, has joined the fray by revealing its new turbogenerator.
A 62-year-old seaplane was transformed into the world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft. The debut flight took place earlier this month over Vancouver. This modified six-seater DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver took off from the Fraser River at Harbour Air Seaplanes terminal in Richmond, British Columbia, just south of the international airport.
Greg McDougall, CEO and founder of Harbour Air Seaplanes, was at the helm taking the electric commercial aircraft on a 15-minute flight. The 750-horsepower magni500 propulsion system was developed by Australian electric motor manufacturer, magniX.
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