UK aspires to become leader in electric flight technology under new government plans

Michael Holder
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Joint government-industry Aerospace Sector Deal targets electric and autonomous flights by 2025

The race to develop green aviation has been given a major boost in the UK's joint government-industry Aerospace Sector Deal announced today, which includes £125m funding to help the next generation of...

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