Cargo flight tests show electric aircraft Alia has clear route to regular services - The Loadstar

Cargo flight tests show electric aircraft Alia has clear route to regular services - The Loadstar

Electric aircraft engines are three-times more efficient than traditional-fuel alternatives, says one operator, claiming it has a clear route to market and commencement of cargo operations. Showcasing Beta Technologies’ Alia model, head of commercial sales Patrick Buckles claimed the engine the team had developed was already at 98% efficiency, in comparison with traditional power’s 30% average efficiency. “What this means is that the aircraft wi…