China's COMAC flies first crewed all-electric passenger plane
COMAC's CE-25A, a 19-seat all-electric aircraft, completed its first crewed flight, with reported range of 400–500 km.
Confirmed
- COMAC's CE-25A is a 19-seat all-electric passenger aircraft
- COMAC is China's state-owned aircraft maker
Not yet known
- Unconfirmed: whether the CE-25A's first crewed flight took place as reported
- Whether the CE-25A's range is 400 km or 500 km; reports differ
- Unconfirmed: whether the CE-25A reaches speeds of up to 300 km/h
- Unconfirmed: whether the CE-25A produces zero emissions
What we know
Reports say COMAC's CE-25A flew with two pilots and a mechanic aboard, carrying capacity for 19 passengers, with a range of about 400 km and speeds up to 300 km/h. Another account puts the range at 500 km and describes zero emissions.
How the story developed
COMAC's CE-25A, a 19-seat all-electric aircraft, completed its first crewed flight, with reported range of 400–500 km.
China's state-owned COMAC reportedly flew its 19-seat all-electric CE-25A with a crew for the first time. Reported range is 400–500 km.
China's COMAC has flown its CE-25A, a 19-seat all-electric passenger aircraft, with a crew of two pilots and a mechanic. Reported range is 400-500 km.
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