Since its inception early last year, the goal for Airbus’ Vahana project was to fly a full-size prototype of the VTOL aircraft by the end of this year, and have a “productizable demonstrator by 2020.” This week, the A³ team took one step closer to that goal by moving the Vahana to its new home at the Pendleton Hangar, a brand-new 9,600-sq. ft. facility at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport.
Airbus Vahana Prepares for Test Flights
Key Takeaways:
- Airbus' Vahana project has moved its full-size VTOL aircraft prototype to a new 9,600-sq. ft. facility at Eastern Oregon Regional Airport.
- This relocation marks a significant step towards achieving its goal of flying a full-size prototype this year and initiating full-scale test flights.
- The team successfully demonstrated the Vahana's rapid disassembly and re-assembly capabilities, completing it in less than a day at the new hangar.
- Preparations for the inaugural test flights are underway, including the installation of the high voltage power system and motors.
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