Wright Electric begins engine development program for 186-seat electric aircraft

easyJet partner, Wright Electric, has commenced its engine development program for its flagship 186 seat electric aircraft, named Wright 1.  Wright is engineering electrical systems at the megawatt scale which will be necessary for commercial flight for its 186 seat electric aircraft. It is building a 1.5 MW electric motor and inverter at 3 kilovolts. These components will form the powerplant of Wright’s revolutionary Wright 1 aircraft and move towards aiming to pave the way for a future of zero emissions flight in Europe and worldwide. Wright Electric is in discussions with BAE Systems relating to flight controls and energy