China's 19-seat electric passenger plane completes maiden piloted flight

China has made a remarkable leap in aviation by successfully launching its 19-seat electric passenger aircraft, the CE-25A. This innovative aircraft, engineered by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, took to the skies in Shandong province. With a top cruising speed of 300 kilometers per hour and a range of up to 400 kilometers, the CE-25A employs advanced distributed electric propulsion technology, signaling a new era for electric flight.