REPORT
Electric Aviation
Powerlist 2024
Electric Aviation Powerlist 2024
Our report provides an in-depth overview of the electric aviation landscape, and highlights 130+ companies propelling electric aviation forward.
Understanding the potential of Electric aviation
Electric and hybrid-electric aircraft promise substantial reductions in carbon emissions, noise pollution and operational costs and a transformative impact on regional air mobility.
Electric aviation holds the potential for decarbonising short-feeder flights, easing hub congestion, reviving dormant airports, and improving connectivity in remote and developing regions.
Much of the attention in the electric aircraft space is taken up by eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft), commonly known as electric air taxis. eVTOLs have attracted major investments and are seen as a solution to urban mobility challenges. At the same time, their practicality and community acceptance remain debated.
Our report provides a comprehensive market overview, exploring the opportunities and challenges in the electric aviation landscape, and highlights 130+ companies propelling electric aviation forward.
So, what’s the hold-up?
Battery limitations
Current battery technology restricts electric aircraft to short distances with limited passenger capacity.
Capital intensity
Developing new aircraft models is extraordinarily capital-intensive. Revolutionary designs often stall post-seed funding.
Infrastructure requirements
Preparing for electric planes demands significant infrastructure development, including charging stations and sources of renewable energy.
Industry inertia
Decades of investment in conventional technologies have made major industry players reluctant to adopt radical changes. This inertia favours incremental improvements over the introduction of novel propulsion systems.
