As the Founder, Managing Director and Partner of Lange Aviation GmbH, Axel Lange has been instrumental in pioneering electric aviation. His vision and engineering expertise have significantly contributed to the development of innovative electric aircraft.Lange's achievements include obtaining the first certification for an aircraft electric drive from EASA in 2006 and pioneering the manufacturing and first complete flight of a fuel cell aircraft. He set a height record with a hydrogen aircraft in 2009. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the Lindbergh Electrical Aircraft Prize and the Berblinger Prize.Currently, Lange Aviation, under his leadership, is developing certified battery and propulsion systems for electric aircraft, including the Antares Electric Performance Aircraft series. This highlights Lange's commitment to sustainable aviation technologies.As of the end of 2023, Lange Aviation, led by Axel Lange, renowned as "the father of modern electric flight," achieved a remarkable milestone. The company recorded the highest number of electric flight hours globally, totaling 180,000 hours. This achievement not only underscores Lange Aviation's leadership in the field of electric aviation but also highlights Axel Lange's pivotal role in steering the company to the forefront of this innovative industry. Their contribution to electric flight has set a new standard, showcasing the potential and efficiency of electric aircraft and positioning Lange Aviation as a world leader in this domain.EASA Certification info: Approval according to aviation standards ED-79, DO-178C and DO-254 with Design Assurance Level C (DAL C): The procedures required for DAL C ensure high-quality and very safe hardware and software for eVTOLs and aircraft up to 7.8 tons total mass[.