May 27, 2018 in cost to operate jets Private Aircraft
Breaking News – Boeing-backed, hybrid-electric plane to hit market in 2022
A Seattle-area startup, backed by the venture capital arms of Boeing Co and JetBlue Airways Corp announced plans on Thursday to bring a small hybrid-electric commuter aircraft to market by 2022.The small airliner is the first of several planes planned by Zunum Aero, which said it would seat up to 12 passengers and be powered by two electric motors, dramatically reducing the travel time and cost of trips under 1,000 miles (1,600 km).Zunum's plans and timetable underscore a rush to develop small electric aircraft based on rapidly evolving battery technology and artificial intelligence systems that avoid obstacles on a road
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Kirkland based Zunum Aero is making hybrid electric planes
We're joined by Matt Knappe, Zunum Aero Co-Founder and Chief Aero Engineer, who tells us the benefits of these new planes.
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Zunum Aero Jet Boeing Electric Hybrid Airliner #Boeing #ZunumAero HD
On Thursday, electric aircraft start-up Zunum Aero announced its plans to introduce a 12-seat hybrid-to-electric jet by 2022. "With this announcement, we are coming out and saying our initial product will be a nine to 12 seat airplane," Zunum CTO, Matt Knapp told Business Insider in an interview. "It flies at about 300 mph and is really optimized for regional flights." That means everything from short "puddle jumper" flights to longer routes of as much as 700 miles between cities such Boston and Washington D.C, Knapp said. In April, the three-year-old company made news by earning financial backing from Boeing
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Aerial Solutions Inc. Helicopter Trimming Trees around Power Lines
Aerial Solutions Inc. Helicopter Trimming Trees around Power Lines around Wadeville NC on 11/11/11. None of my videos are for re-use without permission. David R Mabe ©2011 drmabe.com
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