First electric passenger plane lands at JFK in milestone flight

It's not every day aviation history is made but June marked a real milestone for New York and the world of electric flight For the first time a passenger-carrying electric airplane landed at John F Kennedy International Airport and it wasn't just a test There were actual people on board Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips urgent measure alerts and specific deals delivered straight to your inbox Plus you ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join FLYING CAR WITH -MILE RANGE SCHEDULED FOR UPCOMING LAUNCHKyle Clark founder and CEO of Beta Technologies was at the controls as the company's electric aircraft flew from East Hampton to JFK With four passengers on board the trip covered about nautical miles in just over half an hour That's right a fully electric plane carrying people quietly and efficiently making its way through the skies above New York Clark put it only This is a electric airplane that just flew from East Hampton to JFK with passengers on it which was a first for the New York Port Authority and the New York area We covered odd nautical miles in minutes The message this sent was clear that electric air passage is here and it's practical GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREWINDOWLESS JETS OFFER A DIGITAL EXPERIENCE ON FUTURE FLIGHTSThe real takeaway isn't just the novelty of the flight but what it means for the future of getting around Electric aircraft like this one are quiet which means happier communities near airports They're also much cheaper to operate As Clark noted Charging this thing up and flying out here cost us about in fuel Of unit you have to pay for the pilot and the airplane but fundamentally it's way less expensive Passengers on the flight could talk to each other the whole time thanks to the lack of noisy engines and propellers That kind of comfort and accessibility is exactly what could make electric air progress a hit with commuters and travelers looking for a better way to get from one point to another HOW TO LOWER YOUR CAR INSURANCE COSTS IN FLYING CAR WITH -MILE RANGE SCHEDULED FOR UPCOMING LAUNCHTransportation companies are already eyeing electric battery-powered aircraft for short city trips especially those that can take off and land vertically The idea is to help travelers beat traffic and reduce emissions all while offering a smoother quieter ride The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has also stepped in finalizing new rules in October for pilot training and certification for air taxis This move was described as the final piece in the puzzle for safely introducing these aircraft in the near term With regulations in place and companies like Beta Technologies pushing forward the dream of electric air taxis is closer than ever NASA'S MARTIAN HELICOPTER PROMISES UNPRECEDENTED VIEWS OF THE RED PLANETBeta Technologies based in Vermont and founded in is at the forefront of this movement The company not long ago raised million to fund production certification and commercialization of its electric aircraft bringing its total funding to over billion It's not just building planes It's building the infrastructure needed to help electric flight across the country The success of this flight is a strong signal that electric air passage is becoming a practical option not just a futuristic idea Beta's aircraft can fly up to nautical miles on a single charge making it ideal for short hops between cities and suburbs As more companies join the effort and more charging stations are built it's easy to see how electric air advance could become a regular part of how we get around especially in busy urban areas SUBSCRIBE TO KURT S YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR QUICK VIDEO TIPS ON HOW TO WORK ALL OF YOUR TECH DEVICESSo what's the real story here The first passenger-carrying electric airplane touching down at JFK is way more than a cool headline It's proof that electric air journey isn't just specific futuristic thing It's indeed here it works and it's ready to shake up how we get around With rules that make sense plenty of venture and people getting more curious and excited the future of clean quiet and easy-to-access air journey is looking pretty promising When it comes to new tech like electric planes what makes you hesitate the majority of Are you more concerned about safety and reliability or is there something else on your mind Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy com ContactFor more of my tech tips and precaution alerts subscribe to my free CyberGuy Description Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy com NewsletterAsk Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to coverFollow Kurt on his social channelsAnswers to the greater part urged CyberGuy questions New from Kurt Copyright CyberGuy com All rights reserved