WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Flying an airplane that is electric-powered may be closer than you realize. Testing and research are being done in Wichita.
The National Institute for Aviation Research, NIAR, announced the plan for testing on Monday.
“Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is adding a new capability to its portfolio aimed at growing the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) market and attracting new business to the region and state,” said leaders at Wichita State University.
Textron has a division called eAviation. The company is working on sustainable aviation solutions, and Textron eAviation leaders say they are anticipating the use of NIAR’s test facility when it is ready to go.
“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with NIAR on the…
