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Economic Advantages and Cost Savings
Beyond environmental benefits, electric aircraft offer substantial economic advantages. Fuel costs significantly decrease when replacing traditional engines with electric motors. For instance, a one-and-a-half-hour flight on a Cessna that would typically cost around $420 in fuel could cost only about $24 in electricity.
Operating and maintenance costs also drop dramatically because electric motors are mechanically simpler and contain fewer moving parts. Maintaining traditional aircraft engines involves high costs, whereas electric motors are less complex, less prone to failure, and more durable. This reduction in operating costs could make air travel more affordable and accessible to a broader population.