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A Washington state-based start-up says that since 2013, it has been developing a fleet of hybrid-electric planes that could make...

A Washington state-based start-up says that since 2013, it has been developing a fleet of hybrid-electric planes that could make US$25, short-haul flights possible. Zunum Aero has some heavyweight investor partners, including Boeing HorizonX and JetBlue Technology Ventures, subsidiaries of their respective companies. It also faces a number of competitors and obstacles, particularly battery limitations. But if successful, it could significantly change regional air travel.

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