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UK’s Future Flight Challenge Launches Competition For Demo

Graham Warwick May 14, 2020
The Silene concept from the UK’s AMRD is an eVTOL design aimed at both urban and intercity transport.
Credit: AMRD
The UK has launched the second phase of a £300 million ($366 million) challenge to develop a novel aviation system enabling safe operation of new types of aircraft including delivery drones, urban air taxis and electric regional aircraft. Phase 2 of the Future Flight Challenge will provide up to £30...
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