It's worth bearing in mind that Airbus does have electric aviation in mind: http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/corporate-social-responsibility/airbus-e-fan-the-

It's worth bearing in mind that Airbus does have electric aviation in mind: http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/corporate-social-responsibility/airbus-e-fan-the-future-of-electric-aircraft/e-aircraft-roadmap.html http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/corporate-social-responsib... Early days yet, of course, but the groundwork is underway.