An all-electric plane touched down at an airport in the New York/New Jersey area for the first time in history, according to the Port Authority.

Aerospace company Beta Technologies' all-electric small aircraft completed its first passenger-carrying demonstration flight Tuesday at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

"The Port Authority has long positioned itself as a testbed for the transportation technologies of tomorrow, and this historic flight is the latest example of how we're working to bring innovation into real-world infrastructure," said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O'Toole. "We're excited about the potential for innovations like all-electric aircraft to ease regional travel while reducing emissions and noise pollution. We're proud to embrace innovation and help lay the groundwork for a more efficient and environmentally friendly future of flight."

The flight took 45 minutes and carried five people, including a pilot.