Sounds Air to fly electric passenger planes

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English - August 17, 2021 21:41 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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Electric passenger planes are set to feature on departure boards in NZ within five years. Blenheim based Sounds Air is unveiling plans to be the first Australasian airline offering electric-powered flights. It plans to have a fleet of at least three 19-seater aircraft set for take-off by 2026, and eventually to fully-convert to an all-electric fleet. Susie Ferguson speaks with Sounds Air Chairman and Director, Rhyan Wardman.