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Starling Jet is billed as the world’s first hybrid-electric business aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing.
In addition to serving high-net worth individuals, it can also be used for disaster recovery and function as an ambulance.
Business jets are typically regarded as an indulgence of the global elite, but a just-unveiled entrant to the sector shows there’s more to the industry.
Starling Jet is billed as the world’s first hybrid-electric business aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (like a helicopter). In addition to serving high-net worth individuals, the planes can be used for disaster recovery and function as an ambulance.
