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Ultra-Quiet Isn't Just a Boast — It's Now Airborne

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Whisper Aero's electric propulsion system has moved past the workbench, powering an initial crewed flight on the Swift 3 glider. For owners weighing the noise footprint of future fleets, this is the first real-world data point on whether "ultra-quiet" electric flight holds up in the air.

With reporting from Flying.

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