Inductive analysis of future electric aircraft operations – Challenges and benefits

This research focused on risk and benefit analysis when operating electric aircraft, particularly as it relates to 21st century innovation and aviation needs. The electrification of aircraft can lead to a significant fulfillment of transportation gaps required from future global society. It can also help solve environmental concerns, useful in the context of the transportation world trying to find solutions to ease greenhouse gasses, carbon dioxide emissions, and other harmful pollutants that impact the environment. By using qualitative research methodology, certain questions were explored and answered in the realm of the future usage of electric aircraft. The research approaches include benefits, drawbacks, technological innovations, and certification and regulations concerns. All signs point to this up-and-coming phenomenon being the next natural step for the world of aviation.