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posted by martyb on Friday March 24 2017, @03:57AM   Printer-friendly
from the solar-cells+dirigible+batteries+propellers dept.

A new start-up says it intends to offer an electric-powered commercial flight from London to Paris in 10 years.

Its plane, yet to go into development, would carry 150 people on journeys of less than 300 miles.

Wright Electric said by removing the need for jet fuel, the price of travel could drop dramatically.

British low-cost airline Easyjet has expressed its interest in the technology.

"Easyjet has had discussions with Wright Electric and is actively providing an airline operator's perspective on the development of this exciting technology," the airline told the BBC.

Vaporware, but the expression of intent is interesting.


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday March 24 2017, @05:44PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Friday March 24 2017, @05:44PM (#483762)

    But I'd be wanting Uranus

    Sorry, Dr. Voodoo, but I don't go in for these backdoor shenanigans. Sure, I'm flattered, maybe even a little curious, but the answer is no!