UK flight schools hire instructors for electric aircraft as fuel prices bite
Pilot schools are recruiting instructors to meet demand for more sustainable and cheaper trainingPilot training schools in the UK are actively looking for instructors who can teach on electric-powered aeroplanes, as the surging price of fuel gives a boost to the country ’s emerging zero-emissions market.The global electric aviation industry remains in its infancy, with the Slovenian-madePipistrel Velis Electro, a two-seater training aircraft powered by lithium-ion batteries, only certified in the UK last year.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Oliver Holmes Tags: Technology Aeronautics Aerospace industry Science Business Environment Source Type: news
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