China’s COMAC has successfully completed the first crewed flight of its CE-25A electric commercial aircraft in Binzhou, Shandong Province, on 14 November 2026.
The 10-tonne aircraft carried two pilots and a flight-test engineer during the milestone flight. Designed for short-haul intercity operations, the CE-25A can accommodate up to 19 passengers, with a cruising speed of 300 km/h and a range of 400 km.
The aircraft is COMAC’s first electric commercial aircraft, marking a significant step forward in China’s development of electric-powered regional aviation.
Source: CGTN
