UMILES Next and TECNALIA completes eVTOL test flight
Concept Integrity, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft from UMILES Next and TECNALIA, took to the skies again completing successfully its second test flight.
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The climate change emergency is upon us, and all industries must work hard at becoming more sustainable – the aviation industry included. As the above paragraph demonstrates, this goes beyond using sustainable aviation fuel.
Many airports and authorities have recognised the need to implement environmentally-friendly strategies, and International Airport Review here showcases some of these achievements. However the entire industry must continue striving and innovating to ensure an airport’s surroundings are not negatively impacted and the environment is protected for the future.
Concept Integrity, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft from UMILES Next and TECNALIA, took to the skies again completing successfully its second test flight.
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