Electric aircraft makes historic flight from Sweden to Finland

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An electric plane arrived at Vaasa Airport, Finland, from Umeå, Sweden, as part of a 5,600km emissions-free tour.
The tour, co-arranged by Oulu University of Applied Sciences, marks the first time a fully certified electric aircraft has crossed open sea areas.
The flight faced challenges, including a lightning strike in Sweden that damaged the charging system, but continued smoothly after repairs.
The two-seater Elektra Trainer, designed as an electric plane, consumes less than half the electricity of converted traditional aircraft and has a battery life of about 2.5 hours.
Electric aviation could revitalize smaller airports and enable cross-border flights for up to 20 passengers, but requires better batteries and charging infrastructure.

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