The Week In Technology, Jan. 13-17, 2025

China’s RX40 electric vehicle

China’s RX4E is the first four-seat electric aircraft to obtain type certification.

Credit: Liaoning General Aviation Academy
China Approves Electric Four-Seater China has type-certified the first electric aircraft to be approved to an equivalent of the FAA’s Part 23 airworthiness regulations. Developed by the Liaoning General Aviation Academy of Shenyang Aerospace University, the Rhyxeon RX4E is also the first four-seat...
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