It was flown by Didier Esteyne , the chief engineer of the E-Fan .
On 9 July 2015 , the E-Fan crossed the English Channel from Lydd Airport to Calais -- Dunkerque Airport .
English Channel was flown by Didier Esteyne , the chief engineer of the E-Fan .
On 9 July 2015 , the E-Fan crossed the English Channel from Lydd Airport to Calais -- Dunkerque Airport .