Ecotricity founder unveils proposals for the UK's first electric airline, in a bid to deliver the 'flag carrier for green Britain'
Maeve 01 promises to carry 44 passengers, fly around 460 kilometres on a single charge, and could be running commercially by 2030
Firm hails deal as 'hugely important strategic step' towards vision for first commercial zero emission flight from 2025
Engineering giant expects first commercial use of small aircraft powered by its battery systems to take off within three to five years
Rolls-Royce confirms all-electric aircraft has reached speeds of over 555km/h
Engineering giant's zero emission milestone comes as British Airways completes chartered London-Glasgow flight partly powered by sustainable aviation fuel
Ampaire test flights along regional route completed 'without a hitch', pilot says, in latest boost for nascent green aviation sector
Electric motor technology specialist claims new West Midlands facility will create 60 green engineering jobs to help develop zero emission aircraft
Aerospace giant says move will help it prepare for the 'third era' of aviation
US firm teams up with electric engine specialist magniX as it sets sights on delivering first commercial electric passenger planes by 2022