The year 2019 is the centenary year for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the longest running airline still in commercial existence. The future of commercial aviation is inexorably linked with the evolving business models of airlines and the future of aircraft. Commercial aviation will therefore remain an imperative. In commercial aviation, we may see the emergence of electric aircraft for 10-20 people in the next 10-20 years. For larger, commercial aircraft the path for now is likely to be a “hybrid" one, with a significant increase in electrical components and battery power, but with propulsion coming from piston engines.

Source: Mint April 29, 2019 11:15 UTC