EasyJet targeting ‘fully electric’ fleet by 2050

The airline, working in partnership with Airbus, has laid out an indicative timetable for operating a fully electric fleet.

“These are aims – some are progressive and some are conservative, but no one doubts this will happen,” said easyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren.

EasyJet on Tuesday (19 November) pledged to offset fuel emissions from all its flights with immediate effect at a cost of approximately £25 million over the next year.

However, it is predicted the cost of this net-zero carbon pledge will increase significantly in the future, possibly by as much as 10 times.

“We believe the expectation is that companies should take on the responsibility themselves and we are doing this with our own cost,” Lundgren added.

“I think it sets us apart and if it works, as an interim measure, in combination with all the other things that are in play, it’s a big step.

“It will make customers feel comfortable buying with ourselves knowing we are doing what we can with the environment.”