AviationGeeks.com - All electric EADS Cri-Cri takes to the skies

The EADS all-electric Cri-Cri made its official maiden flight on 2 September at Paris Le Bourget airport.

The four-engined aerobatic aircraft - jointly developed by EADS Innovation Works, Aero Composites Saintonge and the Green Cri-Cri Association - flew for 7min without a hiccup. "Take-off and climb were smooth, no vibrations could be felt, manoeuvrability was excellent and all systems performed well," says EADS, adding that the aircraft will begin aerobatic manoeuvres after 5h of flight and 15 landings.

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