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Wind-tunnel tests confirm Electra's lift potential

Using a 20 per cent scale model of the EL9 wing, recent tests have demonstrated lift coefficients greater than 20 , which is around seven times greater than the range typical of unblown wings.

21 May 2025
Electric motors blow air over the EL9’s wing and large flaps, enabling unprecedented ultra short takeoff and landing capabilities. Recent MIT wind tunnel tests with a 20% scale model of the wing validated lift coefficients 7x greater than traditional aircraft.
Electric motors blow air over the EL9’s wing and large flaps, enabling unprecedented ultra short takeoff and landing capabilities. Recent MIT wind tunnel tests with a 20% scale model of the wing validated lift coefficients 7x greater than traditional aircraft.
ZeroAvia Hydrogen Centre of Excellence at AMIDS.

ZeroAvia selects Scotland for second factory

The high temperature fuel cells that ZeroAvia will manufacture in the planned Glasgow facility are said to be key to unlocking fuel cell propulsion for larger aircraft.

21 May 2025
Boeing’s T1 demonstration aircraft.

Syensqo's composites can replace titanium on Stingray exhaust

CYCOM 5250-4HT is a bismaleimide resin system with excellent thermal stability after thermal cycling and ideal for use in high temperature areas near engines.

21 May 2025
Inaugural flight of Bombardier's first Global 8000 production aircraft.

First production Global 8000 completes inaugural flight

The first production aircraft will soon travel to Montreal where interior completions will take place ahead of its planned entry-into-service (EIS) in the second half of 2025.

21 May 2025
The YFQ-42A production-representative test vehicle.

GA-ASI moves into ground testing of CCA contender

Ground testing of the YFQ-42A production-representative test vehicle is vital preparation ahead of its planned first flight later this summer.

21 May 2025

Space42 opens MENA’s first HAPS manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi

The state-of-the-art, 4,500 square metre centre will deliver more than 20 HAPS UAVs annually, supporting civil, environmental, and defense applications.

21 May 2025
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