COMAC completes first crewed flight of CE-25A electric aircraft

Summary

Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC completed the first crewed flight of its CE-25A electric aircraft, as reported by CCTV and relayed by Reuters. The flight marks a milestone in COMAC's development of electric aviation, though further details on the aircraft's specifications or certification status were not provided.

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Why it matters by industry

• Transport & Logistics

  Relevant to aviation industry as a concrete development in electric aircraft by a major state-owned manufacturer, indicating progress in alternative propulsion technology.