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Old 12-30-2019 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by badflaps
I would assume that they would not use these A/C for remote charters.
Doubt it. Without a fundamental change in the laws of physics battery powered aircraft with any commercial useful load are limited to about 100 miles max. Improvements in battery efficiency by a factor of 3-4 is with the realm of the possible in years to come, that could get you to several hundred miles range.

Beyond that, gonna have to burn something (hybrid could improve fuel efficiency).

I can definitely see some niche short-range regional ops going all electric soon.
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