[Bigiron]

Air New Zealand aims to fly battery-powered plane by 2026 


✈️ This airline aims to become the first to fly an electric plane commercially by 2026. 

https://str.sg/if8b

[lioncityftw]

Air New Zealand aims to fly battery-powered plane by 2026 


✈️ This airline aims to become the first to fly an electric plane commercially by 2026. 

https://str.sg/if8b

Totally ridiculous, expensive and impractical to have battery-powered commercial planes. The costs will eventually be born by consumers.

Technical Challenges:

• Energy Density: Current battery technology cannot achieve the energy density required for long-haul commercial flights. Batteries would need to be significantly lighter and store more energy to compete with jet fuel.
  
• Range and Payload: Electric planes currently have limited range and cannot carry the same payload as conventional aircraft. This limits their practicality for long-haul flights and cargo transportation.
  
• Charging Infrastructure: Charging infrastructure for large electric aircraft is not yet widely available. Developing and deploying a network of charging stations at airports would require significant investment.
  

Economic Challenges:

• High Cost: Battery technology and electric aircraft are currently expensive to develop and manufacture. This makes them less cost-effective compared to conventional aircraft.
  
• Return on Investment: Airlines need to see a clear return on investment before adopting new technologies. Until electric planes become more affordable and offer significant cost savings, airlines may be hesitant to switch.
  

Infrastructure Challenges:

• Airport Modifications: Airports may need to be modified to accommodate electric planes, including the installation of charging stations and modifications to runways and taxiways.
  
• Grid Capacity: Upgrading the electrical grid to handle the increased demand from electric planes may be necessary.
  

[Buffybuffy]

When it catches fire it will truly be all black