The emergence of an all-electric airplane in the role of an energy efficient transport is described in relation to the increasing fuel problems which are impacting on the economic viability of the aerospace industry. The paper reviews the all-electric airplane for its impact upon the design/implementation of the aircraft systems, the advanced technology engines, the aircraft's ground-logistic support, and the operational/producibility aspects of these advanced transport aircraft. The simplification of engine design and the prospective improvements in its specific fuel consumption are highlighted along with the overall simplification of the aircraft production aspects of the all-electric airplane.