As race teams ramp up design and innovation ahead of the inaugural Air Race E all-electric air race series to debut in 2020, Condor Aviation of North Yorkshire, England, unveiled their “White Lightning” race plane, the world’s first air racing airplane powered solely by electricity. The announcement came as the team displayed their entry at the 2019 Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates.
World’s First Electric Race Plane Unveiled at Dubai Airshow
Key Takeaways:
- Condor Aviation unveiled "White Lightning," the world's first all-electric air racing plane, at the 2019 Dubai Airshow.
- This aircraft is designed to compete in the inaugural Air Race E series, set to debut in 2020.
- The Air Race E series aims to accelerate the development of cleaner, faster, and more technologically advanced electric aircraft through head-to-head racing.
- Airbus is a founding partner, providing industry insight and research to teams involved in the development of these electric racing planes.
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