British entrepreneur Dale Vince announced plans on July 17 to launch an electric airline called Ecojet that will be powered using renewable energy. Those behind the project hope it will mark the start of a new chapter in air travel.
The formation of Ecojet represents the latest attempt to reduce the footprint of aviation. Flights in the U.K. will begin in 2024. Trips to mainland Europe will follow, and long-haul journeys are also under planning.
Ecojet will use 19- and 70-seat turboprop aircraft. While the objective is for the airplanes to use hydrogen-electric powertrains eventually, initial flights won’t.
