China flies 10-ton electric passenger plane with pilot aboard after autonomous tests
MarcoFigueroa · x · 2026-11-15
Mario Nawfal reports that China has flown a 10-ton electric passenger aircraft with a pilot on board for the first time, after months of autonomous flights including 19 unmanned test flights since its February maiden flight.
The aircraft is designed to carry 19 passengers between cities at 300 km/h with a range of up to 400 km, and can fly with or without a pilot. It is not yet certified, and its range remains limited for commercial routes.
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