World’s largest battery-powered plane X1 completes maiden flight, uses just $5 electricity

Heart Aerospace's X1 electric jet has successfully completed its first flight in New York, soaring for an impressive twenty-seven minutes on battery power alone. The company is excited about their hybrid-electric ES-30 model, projected to make its debut in commercial service by 2031. This innovation has the potential to transform airline operations, offering substantial reductions in costs while promoting an eco-friendlier approach to air travel.

By TOI TECH DESK