By — Miles O'Brien Miles O'Brien By — Will Toubman Will Toubman Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/electric-aviation-takes-off-as-companies-seek-new-era-of-flight Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Electric aviation is still in the very early stages of its development. But a number of companies are moving forward with more ambitious plans. In contrast to its approach with other forms of electric transportation, the Trump administration seems willing to embrace a bigger rollout. Aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien reports on the promise and the challenges of the budding industry. Listen to this Segment By — Miles O'Brien Miles O'Brien Miles O'Brien is an Emmy, Peabody, and duPont Award-winning broadcast journalist, documentary filmmaker, and one of America's leading science correspondents. For more than four decades, he has reported from every corner of the globe covering science, technology, aerospace, climate, medicine, and the environment. @milesobrien By — Will Toubman Will Toubman
Electric aviation takes off as companies seek new era of flight
In short
Electric aviation is advancing with companies envisioning a new era of sustainable flight. The Trump administration's openness to electric aviation is a sign of broader adoption, contrasting with other electric transportation initiatives. Miles O'Brien explores the industry's potential and challenges.
Key points
- Electric aviation is advancing with companies envisioning a new era of sustainable flight.: Electric aviation is advancing with companies envisioning a new era of sustainable flight.
- The Trump administration's openness to electric aviation suggests a broader rollout, cont…: The Trump administration's openness to electric aviation suggests a broader rollout, contrasting with other electric transportation initiatives.
- Miles O'Brien discusses the industry's potential and challenges, emphasizing its promise…: Miles O'Brien discusses the industry's potential and challenges, emphasizing its promise and obstacles.