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 for the inaugural Air Race E series.
- The Air Race E series, launching in 2020 with Airbus as a founding partner, aims to accelerate the development of cleaner, faster electric aircraft by serving as an innovation testbed.
- "White Lightning" is a heavily modified Cassutt racer, featuring a 150kW powertrain and innovative contra-rotating motors for increased efficiency and handling.
- The series represents a pivotal moment for aviation, with the goal of advancing technology that could eventually lead to electric commercial travel and decarbonize the industry.
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