Enter the future….….

One of the image problems for e-mobility is the sustainability push with a decarbonization label that has been placed at the forefront and the need for various industry tools to tackle climate change. This makes the whole matter seem like a scientific solution awaiting “reality checks”

Electric aviation could unlock rural communities especially in light of only needing electrical connectivity instead of transported fuel supplies and storage. With aviation giants like Airbus paving the way, the future is actually here, providing a radical shift. To speed this up, Airbus has focussed on hybridized approaches and have with competitors shown that short haul flights are possible These advances could seriously reduce pressure on urban environments due to the “time” bridge created through shorter travel times and better communication and access for rural areas.

Electra founded by Dr John Langford in 2020, focusses on building aircraft that will help decarbonize aviation and make high-speed air transport accessible for every community Electra's eSTOL is designed to fill a gap in transportation between 50-500 miles (80 – 800 km), that would bring air travel to presently unserved communities Electra points out that “the key to saving time is to operate close in, which means getting in and out of small spaces quietly and safely, while flying fast enough to cover long distances”

Canyouimaginewhatthiscouldmeanfor ruralcommunities?

With a need for key stakeholders from government and the private sector realising that an electrified world is possible and public policy to support this – it could help move Namibia forward and develop frameworks with a pathway for e-mobility to also exist in the passenger and cargo aviationsectorsinAfricaasawhole.

Let’s continue to preserve our environment and as always, the conversation continues infocus@rdjpublishing.africa andwewelcomecomments.

Readings:

http://www ncaa com na/ https://ourairports com/big-map html?country=NA https://www airbus com/en/newsroom https://www electra aero/news