Airbus Looks Toward Light Electric Aircraft Business

Credit: Airbus
It seems strange to think that Airbus—manufacturer of the enormous A380 airliner—is planning to go into the light aircraft business. But the company has invested €20 million ($22.3 million) in a new-generation electric-powered light aircraft family, and will next year break ground for the factory...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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