A significant milestone in sustainable aviation was achieved on Monday as the two-seater electric aircraft, RX1E-A, completed its maiden flight at Badaling Airport near the iconic Great Wall in northwest Beijing's Yanqing District.
The RX1E-A is designed to facilitate general aviation flights and pilot training, offering the public unique opportunities for flight experiences. According to Wang Mingyang, an expert in general aviation innovation research with the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, this development marks a pivotal advancement in the region's aviation capabilities.
\"Launching general aviation operation flight activities in Yanqing not only brings aviation equipment, but also gives a boost to low-altitude economic operation activities,\" Wang commented. The introduction of electric aircraft like the RX1E-A underscores a commitment to sustainable and innovative transportation solutions, potentially transforming the future of air travel and training in the region.
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Electric aircraft makes 1st flight near Beijing's Badaling Great Wall
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