Solar-powered electric plane unofficially sets new altitude record

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Source: New Atlas | New TechBy: David SzondyDate: 08/26/2025, 11:03:00 PM
Another air record has been (unofficially) broken as a prop-driven solar/electric aircraft reached the highest altitude yet for its type. On August 12, 2025, a modified Elektra One reached 31,237 feet (9,521 m) in the skies over Switzerland. Taking off…
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