Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd. is eyeing an 8.8-ton electric aircraft powered by its high energy density battery and with a range of more than 1,800 miles by 2027 or 2028. What Happened: CATL is testing its high energy-density batteries in planes, company chairman Robin Zeng said at the 15th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions on Tuesday. While its battery has allowed 4-ton aircraft to take off, the company is looking to support an 8.8-ton aircraft next, he said. Zeng expects the batteries to support four-seater private jets by 2027 or 2028 …
