‘Feels like I just flew in the future’: New category of aircraft showcased in Charleston

CHARLESTON (WCBD) – An aviation company is showing off a first-of-its-kind hybrid-electric aircraft that’s in the works, which they say is the future of regional air travel.

As electric cars have become more common on the roads, people in Charleston got a not-too-distant look into the air travel future with the flight demonstration of the Ultra Short aircraft.

Wednesday evening, dozens of people gathered at the Port of Charleston to watch the plane land within roughly 150 feet after touching down…

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