NASA is set to begin ground testing of its experimental, fully electric X-plane, the X-57 Maxwell, and, if successful, flight testing will be considered. The first test flights are expected in 2018, with a second launch planned for 2020. In addition, NASA said it would share all results with industry and other agencies, as well as regulatory bodies.
NASA is set to begin ground testing of its experimental, fully electric X-plane, the X-57 Maxwell, and, if successful, flight testing will be considered. As well as bolstering research for aircraft electric propulsion systems, NASA said the tests will help establish standards, certification plans and industry practices. In addition, NASA said it would share all results with industry and other agencies, as well as regulatory bodies.