Wednesday 30 April 2014
E-Fan electric aircraft makes first public flight
Manned electric-powered aircraft have made record-breaking flights and turned more than a few heads in the past few years, and it's not a trend that's likely to slow down. Last week, the E-Fan electric trainer airplane developed by the Airbus Group made its first public flight before a collection of French dignitaries. Currently a demonstrator for electric aircraft technology, Airbus says that is will be used as the basis for building a new pair of electric training aircraft models... Continue Reading E-Fan electric aircraft makes first public flight
Section: Aircraft
Tags: Airbus, Aircraft, EADS, Electric, Electric Aircraft, Experimental, Lithium-ion
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