Cranky Talk: How Realistic are Electric Planes?

<p>There has been a lot of activity in the electric airplane sector. How viable are these? Will they ever be viable? We have opinions! </p> <p>Thanks to our sponsor, <a href='https://medjetassist.com/'>Medjet</a>! </p> <p><a href='https://www.tecnam.com/rolls-royce-and-tecnam-join-forces-with-wideroe-to-deliver-an-all-electric-passenger-aircraft-ready-for-service-in-2026/'>Tecnam planes</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.aviationtoday.com/2021/07/20/electric-cessna-grand-caravan-development-fly-2024/'>Electric Cessna</a> </p> <p><a href='https://www.aviationtoday.com/2020/05/29/historic-flight-of-magnixs-ecaravan-showcases-maturity-of-electric-aviation/%5D'>Magix</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-begins-journey-become-first-evtol-airline/'>Joby</a></p> <p><a href='https://hub.united.com/electric-aircraft-set-to-take-flight-by-2026-under-new-agreements-with-united-airlines-ventures-breakthrough-energy-ventures-mesa-airlines-heart-aerospace-2653765004.html'>UA Electric Planes</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/frances-aura-aero-unveils-19-seat-electric-aircraft-development-plan/142991.article'>Aura Aero </a></p> <p><a href='https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-01/eviation-s-electric-alice-plane-to-make-first-flight-this-year'>Eviation </a></p>