# Eco-Stunt Planes EADS Unveils Cri-Cri Four-Engine All-Electric Acrobatic Aircraft By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-06-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-electric-acrobatic-aircraft References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1662294/eads-debuts-worlds-first-four-engine-all-electric-aerobatic-plane542) & [eads](http://www.eads.com/eads/int/en/news.html) The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) introduced Cri-Cri, the world's first four-engine all-electric acrobatic aircraft at the Green Aviation Show in Le Bourget, France, in June 2010. Cri-Cri has been under development for a number of years. At first, it used a gasoline-powered engine, but the latest incarnation is an all-electric acrobatic aircraft with stunt plane quality performance. **Implications** - The most luxurious forms of transportation are now opting to include every bell and whistle available -- even eco-friendliness. High class automobiles, planes and boats are pulling out all the stops to make sure that their consumers have a great time using their product and that they feel don't feel guilty about it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Electric Vehicles:** There is a growing trend of luxury vehicles, including planes, embracing eco-friendliness to provide a guilt-free and luxurious experience. - **Electric Aviation:** The introduction of the world's first four-engine all-electric acrobatic aircraft suggests an emerging trend of electrifying the aviation industry. - **Green Transportation Innovation:** The development of eco-friendly acrobatic aircraft opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of green transportation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Automotive:** Luxury car manufacturers can explore incorporating eco-friendly features in their vehicles to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can invest in research and development of electric aircraft to reduce carbon emissions and embrace sustainable practices. - **Green Technology:** The development of the all-electric acrobatic aircraft showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in green technology and renewable energy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Noiseless Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircraft-technology.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts.md) - [Regional Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wright-spirit.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Avian African Aircraft Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-concepts.md) - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md) - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md)