A manufacturer of electric scooters has just flown an aircraft by ground effect. Navee's WaveFly 5X has shaved Dong Taihu Lake, Suzhou, Jiangsu, on June 5, 2026. It was flying at more than 85 km/h and 30 cm from the surface. The Chinese company targets the general public. Biplace and built in carbon fiber, the aircraft takes off from the water, without a runway or pilot's permit. In addition, distributors from four continents have already signed…
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A manufacturer of electric scooters has just flown an aircraft by ground effect. Navee's WaveFly 5X has shaved Dong Taihu Lake, Suzhou, Jiangsu, on June 5, 2026. It was flying at more than 85 km/h and 30 cm from the surface. The Chinese company targets the general public. Biplace and built in carbon fiber, the aircraft takes off from the water, without a runway or pilot's permit. In addition, distributors from four continents have already signed…