Generic electric GA aircraft configuration

Making general aviation more environmentally friendly has in the past had an alternate fuels focus, but as batteries improve, all-electric aircraft are emerging in Europe. From Lange Aviation's Antares 20E in 2005 to this year's new entrant, the PC-Aero Elektra One, there is a growing European challenge to the likes of China's Yuneec and its E430 model that already has a sales office in the UK. But which is more likely to hold back worldwide industry for the electrification of private flight: technology or its regulation? Continue reading...