Solar-powered electric plane unofficially sets new altitude record Another air record has been (unofficially) broken as a prop-driven solar/electric aircraft reached the highest altitude yet for its type. On August 12, 2025, a modified Elektra One reached 31,237 feet (9,521 m) in the skies over Switzerland. newatlas.com newatlas.com / feeds newatlas-com-aircraft .. newatlas-com .. newatlas-com-transport / / #technology / / 19 days 19d Share