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

TOI TECH DESK25 Aug 2026, 05:25 amUpdated 7h ago1 min readIndiaIndia

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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.

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Source: Times of India · TOI TECH DESK. Published 25 Aug 2026, 05:25 am.

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