Electric Aviation Takes Off: Companies Pursue a New Era of Flight

Electric aviation remains in the very early stages of its development, but a number of companies are moving forward with increasingly ambitious plans for the technology. In contrast to its approach with other forms of electric transportation, the Trump administration appears willing to embrace a bigger rollout of electric aircraft. Aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien reports on the promise and the challenges facing the budding industry, examining what electric flight could mean for the future of aviation and what obstacles must be overcome before it becomes a reality. The report looks at the companies pushing the technology forward and the questions that remain. The segment is part of PBS News' coverage of science, technology and the economy, offering viewers a detailed look at an emerging industry that could reshape how people travel. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage.