July 1st, 2024

Electric Flights Available to General Public at Maastricht Aachen Airport

Electrifly launches Europe's first international electric flight service connecting Maastricht, Liège, and Aachen. Passengers can enjoy emission-free travel with electric flights and NIO ET7 transportation, promoting sustainable options in the Euregio region.

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Electric Flights Available to General Public at Maastricht Aachen Airport

Electrifly is introducing emission-free transportation through electric flights between Maastricht, Liège, and Aachen, making it Europe's first international electric flight service available to the general public. The service allows travelers to fly green and travel clean between Würselen-Aachen Airport, Maastricht Aachen Airport, and Liège Airport. In addition to electric flights, a certified driver can provide transportation in a NIO ET7 to and from the airport. Passengers can board a Pipistrel Velis Electro for their travel needs, with one passenger accommodated per experience. Electrifly aims to provide sustainable transportation options for travelers in the Euregio region.

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By @crote - 5 months
Note that this is literally a publicity stunt. The flights offered are 30-40km (19-24mi) straight-line distance, and they are intentionally calling it an "experience". It's one person, no luggage, and only available for two months.

Maastricht has an once-per-hour train service to Liege which takes 30 minutes, and a twice-per-hour train service to Aachen which takes 50 minutes. The same can be done by car in 25 minutes and 45 minutes. Take into account travel to/from the airport, and it takes longer than just going by car or train.

By @xnx - 5 months
Seems like a cool tech demo. It would be more interesting if it were a more exotic form of electric aircraft (e.g. drone like), but I'd still try it if the price were right. Does anyone have the price? I wasn't keen on installing the .apk directly from their site.
By @NeoTar - 5 months
For anyone lacking European geography knowledge, the airports involved are very close - Maastricht Aachen airport to Liege Airport is a 40 minute (49km, 30mile) drive.
By @leonheld - 5 months
Lovely, but the RE18 and Euroregio trains are wonderful, comfortable and cheap. And will drop you smack down in the city center of Aachen, Liège and Maastricht.
By @Kim_Bruning - 5 months
Requires an app to reserve a flight. Wat?