Preparing for take-off: DHL Express places order for 12 all-electric aircraft

James Murray
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Credit: DHL Express

Deliveries giant announces it is to team up with electric aviation pioneer Eviation to put zero emission planes into service

The fledgling electric aviation sector received another major vote of confidence this week, after DHL Express announced it has placed an order for 12 fully electric cargo planes. The global logistics...

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