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Innovation in Electric Aircraft and eVTOL - The Path Towards an Electrified Future Transport System

Bitar, Elias LU (2025) FLYL01 20251
School of Aviation
Abstract
This thesis examines how innovations in electric aircraft and eVTOL vehicles can contribute to sustainable air travel and transform future transport systems. The research focuses on identifying the most promising technologies and how they could be applied in practice. The study is based on a systematic review of academic literature, case studies and expert interviews from both academia and the aviation industry. Areas explored include battery development, propulsion systems, airframe design and charging infrastructure. The findings show that electric aviation is advancing quickly. eVTOLs have strong potential in urban areas by offering faster, quieter and more environmentally friendly transport. However, challenges such as limited battery... (More)
This thesis examines how innovations in electric aircraft and eVTOL vehicles can contribute to sustainable air travel and transform future transport systems. The research focuses on identifying the most promising technologies and how they could be applied in practice. The study is based on a systematic review of academic literature, case studies and expert interviews from both academia and the aviation industry. Areas explored include battery development, propulsion systems, airframe design and charging infrastructure. The findings show that electric aviation is advancing quickly. eVTOLs have strong potential in urban areas by offering faster, quieter and more environmentally friendly transport. However, challenges such as limited battery capacity, infrastructure demands and safety considerations remain. The study concludes that electric flight can improve access to air travel and play an important role in stabilizing the national electricity grid, but successful implementation will require further development in technology and infrastructure. Future research should focus on battery performance in aviation specific conditions and how to plan smart, integrated charging systems in cities and airports. (Less)
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author
Bitar, Elias LU
supervisor
organization
course
FLYL01 20251
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Electric aircraft, eVTOL, electrified transport, charging infrastructure, future, FLYL01
language
English
id
9196637
date added to LUP
2025-06-18 13:09:47
date last changed
2025-06-18 13:09:47
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  abstract     = {{This thesis examines how innovations in electric aircraft and eVTOL vehicles can contribute to sustainable air travel and transform future transport systems. The research focuses on identifying the most promising technologies and how they could be applied in practice. The study is based on a systematic review of academic literature, case studies and expert interviews from both academia and the aviation industry. Areas explored include battery development, propulsion systems, airframe design and charging infrastructure. The findings show that electric aviation is advancing quickly. eVTOLs have strong potential in urban areas by offering faster, quieter and more environmentally friendly transport. However, challenges such as limited battery capacity, infrastructure demands and safety considerations remain. The study concludes that electric flight can improve access to air travel and play an important role in stabilizing the national electricity grid, but successful implementation will require further development in technology and infrastructure. Future research should focus on battery performance in aviation specific conditions and how to plan smart, integrated charging systems in cities and airports.}},
  author       = {{Bitar, Elias}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Innovation in Electric Aircraft and eVTOL - The Path Towards an Electrified Future Transport System}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}