I understand the advantages of an electrical motor to an ICE, but I have doubts regarding your third paragraph. The energy density of Li-Ion batteries best-case scenario is around 1 MJ/kg, whilst Kerosene is 42.8-42.6 MJ/kg. That's a 40x !!! difference in energy/weight. Of course the electric engine will have a big efficiency advantage (think 80% vs 40% for ICE), but the gap in energy density is still enormous.
The other (huge) advantages in flight safety and reduction in noise and overhead costs still apply, but I don't believe electrical planes will be as disruptive as portrayed without significant advances in battery technology.
The other (huge) advantages in flight safety and reduction in noise and overhead costs still apply, but I don't believe electrical planes will be as disruptive as portrayed without significant advances in battery technology.