This year’s Paris Air Show is brimming with technological innovations from a variety of startups that dream of disrupting the traditional aviation travel paradigm. One of the more interesting ideas comes from Eviation Aircraft, a first-time Paris exhibitor that just launched an all-electric airplane designed to fly for 600 or so nautical miles at a cost similar to travel by airliner (or even bus) over the same distances.
All-Electric Eviation Makes Debut at Paris Air Show
Key Takeaways:
- Eviation Aircraft unveiled an all-electric regional airplane at the Paris Air Show, designed to carry 6-9 passengers for approximately 600 nautical miles.
- The aircraft features a unique three-engine distributed propulsion system, including wingtip motors, to achieve exceptional aerodynamic efficiency and drag reduction.
- Eviation plans a prototype next year and production in 2020, targeting a cost per seat mile under 10 cents to offer low-cost, zero-emission regional travel comparable to current airline or bus fares.
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