EasyJet wants to fly electric planes in 10 years

The electric dream is closer to taking flight. 

Wright Electric and European budget airline EasyJet have partnered with the goal of flying an all-electric passenger plane in the next decade.

Before the announcement, Wright presented its at the Y Combinator Demo Day in Silicon Valley earlier this year. The company had floated a partnership then with EasyJet, which is known for its short-haul flights in the UK and Europe.

On Wednesday the partnership became official with EasyJet backing up Wright's goal to fly a plane on battery power alone. Both companies are aiming for 10 years for take-off. Read more...