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Norway Successfully Tests First Electric Plane
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Norway Successfully Tests First Electric Plane
What if your next package flew to you on battery power alone? Norway just gave us a glimpse of that future.On Thursday, a sleek electric aircraft soared between Stavanger and Bergen, simulating a cargo flight for the very first time. The plane—an Alia built by U.S. manufacturer Beta—covered the 160 km route in 55 minutes. According to Avinor director Karianne Helland Strand, “everything went very well.”This wasn’t just a joyride. It’s part of a …
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An electric plane took to the skies between the Norwegian airports Stavanger and Bergen on Thursday, simulating a cargo flight for the first time in real-life conditions, Norwegian airlines operator Avinor announced.
The evaluation campaign, which is to last until January 2026, is carried out in close consultation with the Norwegian authorities to ensure that once the technology has been certified by 2028 or 2030, it can be rapidly implemented.
A small cargo aircraft flew between Stavanger and Bergen, marking a breakthrough towards sustainable aviation.
Electric aircraft on route for the first time.
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