The More Electric Aircraft paradigm consolidated electrical generation, distribution, and power conversion as the primary enabler for aircraft subsystems previously hydraulically driven. Research emphasized integrated power electronics, high-density converters, energy storage, and advanced thermal management, supported by system-level design methods and architecture optimization. The period fostered foundational standardization and early demonstrations that accelerated practical adoption across aerospace power architectures. Historical Significance: Formalizing the MEA concept helped redirect industry and research toward scalable, reliable, and modular electrical power systems, establishing electrical power as central to aircraft performance and efficiency and shaping subsequent work on propulsion integration, energy storage strategies, and broader aircraft modernization.