Aircraft are still far from being fully converted to electric mobility — but the presence of the kerosene-free CX300 at Luxembourg Airport on Friday proves it is possible, argues Minister Yuriko Backes.
On Friday, Luxembourg’s Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Yuriko Backes, visited Luxembourg Airport to witness the arrival of the CX300, a fully electric aircraft developed by Beta Technologies. The plane made a scheduled stopover as part of Beta’s European Grand Tour, which aims to demonstrate the progress and viability of electric aviation.
The CX300 is a fixed-wing electric aircraft designed for regional routes, capable of carrying up to five passengers or 500 kilograms of freight. According to Beta Technologies, the aircraft produces 75% fewer emissions than a conventional Cessna 208 Caravan and operates with substantially lower noise levels, the Ministry of Mobility stated in an official release.
Discussions between Minister Backes and Beta Technologies’ representatives focused on recent technological advancements in electric aviation and the potential economic benefits for operators of electric aircraft.
Minister Backes commented: “The arrival of the CX300 in Luxembourg represents a significant milestone in our commitment to greener aviation. Innovation in electric flight offers tangible opportunities for more environmentally sustainable regional air transport.”
