Electric flights in Europe? - Expected to become a reality in less than 4 years for short distances
European travelers could be flying electric on some of the continent’s most popular routes by the early 2030s, thanks to rapid advances in technology. With fuel prices still volatile due to tensions in the Middle East, electric flights are an increasingly attractive prospect. In addition to protecting passengers from fossil fuel price shocks, they produce less air and noise pollution, and can connect remote areas often overlooked by major jet operators.
New European companies are racing to build electric aircraft that can fly distances of up to 500 kilometers. That would make them capable of serving a quarter of Europe's flight routes, according to analysis by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - including some of the continent's most popular.
Possible routes that fall within the 500km range include London to Dublin, Athens to Santorini, Barcelona to Ibiza, Nice to Corsica and Rome to Sardinia.
While France has targeted short-haul flights by banning lines where a train alternative takes less than 2.5 hours, and Spain has proposed a similar ban, such lines – which serve islands or cross waterways – cannot realistically be replaced by rail. Electric aircraft could help reduce emissions on such journeys, where flying is likely to remain one of the only practical options.
German startup Vaeridion estimates that its electric aircraft could operate at a cost of less than 0.50 euros/kilometer per passenger, comparable to a first-class train ticket. Future ticket prices will also depend on airport fees, taxes and airline pricing strategies.
Vaeridion is building a nine-seat electric plane, which it plans to have licensed to carry passengers by 2030. The company has secured commitments from airlines and jet operators to buy 100 of the planes.
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