Electric Aircraft Shows Dramatic Noise Reductions

eBeaver
MagniX and Harbour Air are wrapping up envelope-expansion flight testing of the electric-powered eBeaver.
Credit: Harbour Air Seaplanes
Flight tests of an aircraft converted to electric propulsion from piston power have shown noise energy levels at least 100 times lower, highlighting the potential for electric aircraft to reduce airport noise pollution. Electric propulsion system developer MagniX has released the noise figures as it...

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