An all-electric plane capable of carrying 100 people may be available within six years, significantly accelerating the timeline for the introduction of a nonkerosene powered commercial airliner.
U.S. startup Wright Electric Inc. plans to retrofit electric motors into a BAe 146 regional aircraft originally manufactured by BAE Systems PLC, replacing its four jet engines and transforming it into a zero-emissions model.
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