The largest electric aircraft just flew [video]

	The largest electric aircraft just flew [video](youtube.com)
	464 points by feb 8 days ago \| 352 comments
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	HN Discussion: ↓Skepticism about the 'electric' claim since the aircraft uses hybrid configuration with aviation fuel ↑Excitement about electric aviation startups potentially disrupting short-haul flights ↓Questioning the real market viability given short range vs typical flight distances •Technical curiosity about design choices like wing struts, build-from-scratch approach, and cruise specs ↑Highlighting the achievement's headline stats (wingspan, weight, low electricity cost)