XTE-1

The XTE‑1, introduced by Edo Aircraft Corporation in 2022, marked the company's first entry into the high‑performance electric trainer market. Developed after a five‑year research program begun in 2017, the model stemmed from Edo’s earlier experience with lightweight composite airframes and its partnership with renewable‑energy firms. The XTE‑1’s all‑electric propulsion system employs twin 250 kW axial‑flux motors, delivering a combined 500 kW while emitting zero CO₂ during flight. Its 1,200 kWh lithium‑polymer battery pack provides a 2‑hour endurance at cruise and a 250 km range, sufficient for most flight‑training circuits. The airframe, constructed from carbon‑fiber‑reinforced polymer, features a low‑drag laminar flow wing and retractable tricycle landing gear, giving a maximum speed of 350 km h⁻¹ and a service ceiling of 9,500 m. Advanced avionics include a glass cockpit with dual primary flight displays, real‑time health‑monitoring of battery cells, and fly‑by‑wire controls that can be reprogrammed for multiple training scenarios. Since its certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency in early 2023, the XTE‑1 has been adopted by over 30 flight schools across Europe and Asia, demonstrating the viability of fully electric platforms for commercial pilot training and prompting industry‑wide investment in sustainable aviation technologies.