Tech Life
BBC World Service's Tech Life programme has broadcast an episode examining why electric aviation is lagging well behind the shift to electric road vehicles, exploring new developments aimed at closing that gap. The episode also features a discussion with a leading international child protection charity about efforts to keep children safe online, reflecting ongoing concerns about digital safety for young people.
The programme, presented by Shiona McCallum and produced by Tom Quinn, highlights demonstration flights of all-electric aircraft, including a CX300 model from BETA Technologies tested in Scotland with Loganair. It contrasts the rapid uptake of electric cars with the continued reliance on jet fuel across most of the aviation industry, while also giving airtime to child safety campaigners discussing online protection measures.
- Tech Life explores progress in electric aviation versus electric cars.
- Segment features an all-electric aircraft demonstration flight in Scotland.
- Episode also covers online child safety with an international charity.