World's Largest Electric Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight
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Heart Aerospace's X1, the world's largest battery-electric aircraft, successfully completed its first flight on August 12, 2026. The aircraft, with a wingspan of 106 feet and a length of 76 feet, took off from Plattsburgh International Airport in New York. The flight lasted 27 minutes, reaching an altitude of 1,100 feet above ground level (AGL). The X1 is a demonstrator for the company's future 30-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft, ES-30, targeted for service in 2031. The flight cost approximately $5 in electricity, highlighting the potential cost savings and environmental benefits of electric aircraft.
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