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The World’s Largest Electric Aircraft Just Flew
September 4, 2026·14 min·5-min readnarrativetechnology
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This episode documents the journey of Anders Forslund and his company Hart Airspace, which has built the world’s largest electric aircraft — a 30-passenger hybrid-electric plane with a 100-foot wingspan — marking a pivotal moment in sustainable aviation. After seven years of development f
This episode documents the journey of Anders Forslund and his company Hart Airspace, which has built the world’s largest electric aircraft — a 30-passenger hybrid-electric plane with a 100-foot wingspan — marking a pivotal moment in sustainable aviation. After seven years of development f
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Anders Forslund
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Anders ForslundGustaf Alströmer
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Hart AirspaceUnited AirlinesY CombinatorSpaceX
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ES-30400-kilowatt electric motor
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Artificial IntelligenceFuture Of WorkMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringStartupsSustainability
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