<p dir="ltr">Electric aircraft offer a promising avenue for reducing aviation's environmental impact through decreased greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution. Nonetheless, their adoption is hindered by the challenge of limited operational range. Addressed in the study is the range limitation by integrating and optimizing multiple energy storage components—hydrogen fuel cells, Li-ion batteries, and ultracapacitors—through advanced energy management strategies. Utilizing meta-heuristic optimization methods, the research assessed the dynamic performance of each energy component and the effectiveness of the energy management strategy, primarily measured by the hydrogen consumption rate. MATLAB simulations validated the proposed approach, indicating a decrease in hydrogen usage, thus enhancing efficiency and potential cost savings. Artificial Gorilla Troop Optimization yielded the best results with the lowest average hydrogen consumption rate (102.62 grams), outperforming Particle Swarm Optimization (104.68 grams) and Ant Colony Optimization (105.96 grams). The findings suggested that employing a combined energy storage and optimization strategy can significantly improve the operational efficiency and energy conservation of electric aircraft. The study highlighted the potential of such strategies to extend the range of electric aircraft, contributing to a more sustainable aviation future.</p>