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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Lamiat Sabin

INSANE: First electric commuter plane takes maiden flight | Rare Historical Photos

The Seattle Times

All-electric air travel is closer to becoming a reality after the maiden voyage of a battery-powered plane was a success.

The start-up company Eviation completed the first flight of small aircraft Alice – which fits two pilots, nine passengers and their luggage, or a tonne of cargo.

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