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COMAC's 10-ton-class electric commercial aircraft CE-25A completes successful crewed maiden flight.
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- IT Home, November 14 — According to a CCTV News report today, the 10-tonne-class electric commercial aircraft CE-25A, developed by COMAC, completed its first manned intelligent flight in Binzhou, Shandong.
- On board that day were 2 pilots and 1 flight test engineer. During the flight, the aircraft remained in normal condition, and all indicators met expectations.
- This marks another milestone in the aircraft's development process, following its successful unmanned intelligent maiden flight on February 2, 2026.
- The CE-25A is COMAC's first electric commercial aircraft, positioned for intercity commercial flights. It can carry 19 passengers, has a maximum takeoff weight of 10 tonnes, a cruising speed of 300 km/h, a cruising altitude of 2,400 meters, and a range of 400 kilometers.
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Read the original: 中国商飞 10 吨级电动商用飞机 CE-25A 有人驾驶首飞成功