Electric Airplanes: Bailing Out? - AVweb

NASA programs create value in the data collected. NASA isn’t the first to elect not to fly (ie Airbus RR BAE 146). NASA is continuing their research using a DeHavilland Dash 7 MSN 011 currently being prepared for delivery to the program. One of the outboard nacelles, likely to be replaced by a new design, will be modified, the MagniX power train installed, flight tests, and then second outboard nacelle will be modified. This is a much more practical approach in my opinion. Maybe lessons learned? This program is testing a hybrid model, just as you