Case Study: Will e-flight take off in LAC?

E-flight is a hot topic and seems to have great potential, with new aircraft, routes and initiatives announced on a regular basis. However, some are questioning its true potential and wonder whether it will ever be economically viable on a meaningful scale. We explore the economics of e-flight and identify key areas that the industry will have to pay attention to in order to make e-flight a true enabler of connectivity and contributor to the decarbonization of aviation. Our work makes use of a case study in the Caribbean and explores regulatory, financial and technical aspects driving the potential of e-flight. It provides recommendations for airlines, OEMs, airports, investors and policy makers on the potential of e-flight for specific markets and areas of intervention that will have the greatest impact on both connectivity and the sustainability of aviation.