Article 33BVN EasyJet says it could be flying electric planes within a decade

EasyJet says it could be flying electric planes within a decade

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Angela Monaghan
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UK-based airline has linked up with US firm Wright Electric to build battery-powered aircraft for flights under two hours

EasyJet could be flying planes powered by batteries rather than petroleum to destinations including Paris and Amsterdam within a decade.

The UK carrier has formed a partnership with US firm Wright Electric, which is developing a battery-propelled aircraft for flights under two hours.

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