What’s holding electric airplanes back from dominating the skies?

Without diving into heavy engineering jargon, let’s talk about the "body and soul" of an airplane. The body is everything you can see—the sleek wings, the shiny fuselage, the perfectly crafted landing gear. But without the soul—its engine or propulsion system—it’s just a motionless shell parked in a hangar, no matter how stunning it looks. No offense, aircraft designers, but beauty without function is just... well, expensive art.

Here’s the problem with electric airplanes: most companies are so busy building the “body” that they forget about the “soul.” It’s the same old story: we build the airplane, and someone else builds the engine. But if you’re truly innovating, why stop halfway? Why not create the complete product instead of crafting a lifeless shell?

The Industry’s Missteps

Take Eviation, for example. In 2017, they unveiled a stunning electric airplane. The body was a masterpiece—sleek, modern, and a symbol of innovation. But there was one problem: it had no soul. They didn’t have the propulsion system. It took them five years to finally get it, and when their aircraft flew in 2022, it managed just 8 minutes in the air—barely enough time to adjust the seatbelt or take a selfie.

Or look at fossil fuel aircraft manufacturers like Honda Jet. They had everything ready to go, but their engine supplier couldn’t deliver the “soul” they needed. Result? Seven years of delays before the plane could even take to the skies.

The industry’s obsession with aesthetics over functionality is holding electric aviation back. Companies are so focused on making planes that look revolutionary, they forget to make planes that fly revolutionary. Until this changes, the dream of electric airplanes dominating the skies will remain just that—a dream.

At Panhwar Jet, We Built the Soul First

At Panhwar Jet, we saw these stories and realized something crucial: the soul comes first. It’s what gives life to the airplane. So, we flipped the script. For two years, we focused on creating the perfect custom electric propulsion system—the heart and soul of our aircraft. By March 2024, we had it ready to go.

Now, with the soul in place, we’ve built 80% of the body around it. Our airplane isn’t just a lifeless shell—it’s a living, breathing marvel of engineering. And unlike others, we’re not years behind; we’re well on our way to dominating the skies.

The Takeaway?

You can’t rush to build the body without first crafting the soul. At Panhwar Jet, we’ve given our airplane its soul, and now it’s ready to soar. Why? Because we didn’t stop at innovation—we’re building the whole product, not just parts of it.

What’s Next?

In our next story, we’ll dive into why most companies aren’t building their own “souls” and what that means for the future of electric aviation. Stay tuned, because we’re just getting started! The skies are calling, and Panhwar Jet is ready to answer. ???

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