The Editors of an IET book on the above topic are calling for additional authors who would like to contribute to this publication.This book will inform design engineers, researchers, planners and regulators on the current and likely near-term future state of technologies for more and all electric aircraft. It will review systematically the different systems involved, including motor and battery technology, infrastructure, and the runway ahead. 


Electrical power systems on aircraft have progressed substantially, enabled by advances in power storage, motor power delivery, distribution, generation and electrical actuator technologies. The goal is an ‘all-electric’ aircraft solution, where the primary power source for the aircraft would no longer be a fossil fuel combustion device. This would be of value in the low carbon economy, and potentially also regarding reduced noise. 


Advances e.g. in the capabilities of batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, together with compact high-power electric motors, mean that the power density for propulsion purposes is approaching that of combustion-based power systems. 

Already all-electric light general aviation aircraft are airborne. Studies into all-electric solutions on routes like London-Paris are underway.  When these solutions become realised it is likely that the air transport world will be transformed, as no longer will environmental arguments against air transport be able to hold sway.  


Contributors from industry and academia will ensure a hands-on coverage of topics. The book will identify key design features that are appearing in new solutions and the likely development paths forward.


If you are interested in contributing to the book or would like more information, please contact John Turton co-editor for more details.