High-Altitude Turbulence Downed Third Zephyr HAPS

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Credit: Airbus Defense & Space
MADRID–Unprecedented high-altitude weather conditions that caused turbulence at 57,000 ft. triggered a series of events which led to the loss of Airbus’ Zephyr high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) after a record 64-day nonstop flight in August. The Zephyr aircraft was in the final stages of a...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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