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  "id": 15684711,
  "title": "Electric aviation takes off as companies seek new era of flight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/electric-aviation-takes-off-as-companies-seek-new-era-of-flight-15684711",
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  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-19T22:25:57.000Z",
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  "summary": "Electric aviation is still in the very early stages of its development. But a number of companies are moving forward with more ambitious plans. In contrast to its approach with other forms of electric transportation, the Trump administration seems willing to embrace a bigger rollout. Aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien reports on the promise and the challenges of the budding industry.",
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        "title": "Electric aviation takes off as companies seek new era of flight",
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        "published": "2026-10-19T22:25:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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