28-Sep-2017 9:52 AM
easyJet and Wright Electric launch electric aircraft development partnership
easyJet launched (27-Sep-2017) a strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations. Details include:
- Collaboration with US based Wright Electric to support the goal for short haul services to be operated by all-electric aircraft;
- Introduction of new A320neo aircraft to deliver up to 15% saving in fuel burn and CO2 emissions, and a 50% reduced noise footprint;
- Introduction of new electric, towbarless aircraft tugs;
- Partnership with Safran to trial e-taxi hydrogen fuel cell technology. [more - original PR]