# This Electric Aircraft Is the First to Take Flight Using Solid-State Batteries

> Helios Horizon just made aviation history. The Florida nonprofit completed what it says is the first piloted flight of an electric aircraft powered by solid-state batteries on Friday.

- **Source:** [Robbreport](https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/helios-horizon-electric-aircraft-fly-solid-state-batteries-1238317733/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a384645e8976fcb37ce002b)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Planes
- **Tags:** #aircraft #batteries #electric #flight #solid #state #florida #helios
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