A project managed by Cranfield University to advance electric aviation has achieved a significant milestone, with what is thought to be the first ever flight by a British designed and built, all-electric conventional aeroplane.

The eKub is a British designed and built all-electric microlight aeroplane and has been developed by a consortium of Cranfield University, TLAC, Flylight Airsports and CDO².

YouTube video link:BRITAIN’S FIRST ELECTRIC AEROPLANE – EKUB MAIDEN FLIGHT – THE LIGHT AIRCRAFT COMPANY – YouTube

 

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