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WORLD'S BIGGEST ELECTRIC PLANE

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All-Electric Cesna Grand Caravan Takes Flight Source:  MagniX Retrofitted, Electric Cessna Commuter Plane A Cessna commuter plane, retrofitted to be all electric powered, has been successfully test flown in Washington state.  It is the biggest electric plane now flying.  It's the invention of electric motor maker MagniX of Redmond, Washington and flight testing contractor AeroTEC.  They converted a 9 passenger, single engine Cessna 208B Grand Caravan into an electric plane that flies on battery power. "Electric Flight Is Here" In its test flight, the Cessna Grand Caravan flew for 30 minutes and made a picture perfect landing.  AeroTEC CEO Lee Human says the demonstration proves "electric flight is here today." The two companies hope to have FAA approval of their all electric aircraft by late 2021 in order to begin commercial operations. Proof of e-Flying The flight of this electric plane establishes several aviation milestones.  It is proof tha...