Sint-Truiden – Cosmic Aerospace has successfully demonstrated the CX-2, a 1:10 scale model of the Skylark, equipped with 32 electric motors at DronePort in Sint-Truiden. This significant flight marks a milestone in regional electric aviation as CEO Ward Decaluwe emphasized its potential to transform air travel, reports 24brussels.
The CX-2’s demonstration flights, conducted at Brustem regional airport, evaluated its aerodynamics and control systems, showcasing its performance capabilities. The aircraft features a wingspan of around 4.5 meters, mirroring the design of the planned full-scale version.
What could CX-2’s 32-motor flight in Sint-Truiden mean for regional travel?
“The wings are noticeably longer to accommodate all 32 electric motors,”
Decaluwe noted that the extended wings enable the aircraft to fly at jet-like speeds while maintaining sustainability. Cosmic Aerospace is optimistic that electric aviation will redefine regional airport operations.
“This new aircraft concept opens the door to a new form of mobility and has the potential to create a market that doesn’t yet exist,”
Marshall Gusman, Chief Technical Officer at Cosmic Aerospace, stated that electric aircraft like the Skylark can foster a new market for affordable, rapid, and sustainable air travel, especially from regional airports traditionally restricted by noise and emissions regulations. Despite having nearly 2,300 regional airports in Europe, many lack commercial flights.
“This demonstration flight is a breakthrough for aviation.”
Decaluwe described the flight of the CX-2 as analogous to Tesla’s impact on the automotive industry, emphasizing that while electric flying is not ready for long-haul routes, it is viable for shorter distances.
Cosmic Aerospace, which has established its base at DronePort in Sint-Truiden, is actively working towards developing the full-scale prototype, although decisions about its final construction site are still pending.
In recent years, multiple initiatives have emerged in the electric and hybrid-electric regional aircraft sector. For instance, Heart Aerospace’s ES-30, designed to carry 30 passengers, revealed its first full-scale demonstrator in September 2024. Meanwhile, in the United States, companies like Electra and Surf Air Mobility successfully demonstrated their hybrid-electric aircraft at Virginia Tech in August 2025, alongside NASA testing hybrid propulsion systems on modified aircraft.
