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Why eVTOL Maker Archer Is Dropping Batteries From Great Heights
Its proprietary battery pack passed the drop tests with flying colors.
China’s COMAC Wants To Build An Electric Passenger Aircraft
COMAC collaborates with major battery manufacturer for the development of a new type of electric aircraft.
NASA Winds Up X-57 Maxwell Electric Plane Project Without A Single Flight
The electric propulsion technology is not advanced enough to be used for safe flight, thus ultimately leading to the program being axed.
United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Returns To San Diego International Airport After Battery Pack Catches Fire Onboard
The incident occurred in first class shortly after takeoff and four people are being treated for smoke inhalation at a nearby hospital.
What Caused The Battery Fires That Grounded the Boeing 787 10 Years Ago?
A combination of design issues, wrong assumptions, and inadequate testing procedures contributed to the fleet's grounding.
What Are The Propulsive Gains Of A Hybrid Electric Aircraft?
Hybrid electric aircraft have much better propulsive gains than all-electric ones.
Cool: A Look At NASA's X-57 Maxwell Electric Aircraft
NASA is about to launch a battery-electric aircraft for testing.
A Look At The Battery Issues That Grounded The Boeing 787 In 2013
The worldwide fleet was grounded as a result.
