An EU-funded project introduced a truly transformative business model aimed at converting current gasoline-powered light aircraft into hybrid propulsion aircraft. This is a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for small airplanes.
The average light aircraft in use are more than 30 years old. The aviation industry has been slow to electrify aircraft engines despite the technology being readily available on the market. This is because lack of requisite expertise in hybrid technology could increase maintenance costs, environmental contamination and safety risks.
Further details: Small hybrid-electric aircraft on the horizon