Beta Technologies Concludes First Electric Aircraft Deployment for Air Force
Air Force pilots flew the electric aircraft manufacturer’s conventional takeoff and landing design in a series of experimental trials.
Air Force pilots flew the electric aircraft manufacturer’s conventional takeoff and landing design in a series of experimental trials.
The hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft manufacturer reached the milestone following orders from JetSetGo, Lygg, and Charm Aviation.
The aircraft features a new flight management system and improves interoperability across the fleet, according to Lockheed Martin.
The country is set to become the second in Europe to take delivery of the advanced fighters.
The experimental aircraft is expected to fly 1.4 times the speed of sound, or around 925 mph, according to NASA.
While awaiting delivery of the fighters, a NATO air policing arrangement has been in place with neighboring countries to ensure the protection of Slovakia’s airspace.
This week’s moon mission won’t be the last in 2024 for NASA…or Astrobotic, the company behind Monday’s launch.
The island-based company came to the aid of Maui fire victims.
Although the airplane was never flown, it definitely stood out when introduced to the public in 1974.
The second and third missions in the space agency’s Artemis program—which seeks to return Americans to the moon—were each delayed nearly one year.