Heart Aerospace's X1 Electric Plane Completes First Flight on Battery Power
Swedish aerospace startup Heart Aerospace has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its X1 electric jet in New York. The aircraft, claimed to be the world's largest battery-powered plane, stayed airborne for 27 minutes using only battery power at a reported energy cost of around $5. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the development of zero-emission commercial aviation. Heart Aerospace is also developing a hybrid-electric regional aircraft, the ES-30, which is targeted for commercial service entry by 2031. The company believes these electric aircraft could meaningfully cut airline operating costs while reducing the environmental impact of air travel.
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