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Electric Planes Fly Organs Across States | Charlottesville News
Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Airport just became a pioneer in aviation history, hosting the first conventional takeoff and landing of electric aircraft under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. Two battery-powered planes, built by BETA Technologies, flew a 275-mile route from Blacksburg, Virginia, to Frederick and Baltimore County, Maryland — a groundbreaking test for Advanced Air Mobility. This isn’t just about futuristic air taxis; it’s about revolutionizing organ transport. United Therapeutics, partnering with the FAA and state aviation leaders, aims to use these efficient…
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