Chinas CE-25A Electric Commercial Aircraft Completes First Manned Flight
Chinas CE-25A electric commercial aircraft successfully completes its first manned flight, marking a significant milestone in aviation.
Binzhou, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : China’s CE-25A, an electric commercial aircraft developed independently, has successfully completed its first manned flight in Binzhou, Shandong Province. This significant milestone took place on November 14, 2026, and involved two pilots and one test flight engineer aboard the aircraft.
The flight lasted 57 minutes and 46 seconds, with 16 minutes and 38 seconds spent airborne, covering a distance of 60.4 kilometers. Throughout the flight, the aircraft’s performance remained stable, meeting all expected indicators. This achievement follows the CE-25A’s first unmanned intelligent flight on February 2 of this year.
Developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the CE-25A is designed primarily for intercity commercial flights. It has a capacity for 19 passengers, a maximum takeoff weight of 10 tons, a cruising speed of 300 kilometers per hour, a cruising altitude of 2,400 meters, and a range of 400 kilometers.
This flight marks a crucial step forward in the development of electric aviation in China, showcasing the country’s commitment to advancing sustainable technologies in the aerospace sector.
