Airbus announced plans for a new conventional narrowbody in June. Now the French government is making it clear that the project is its top funding priority.
France’s EcoPulse distributed electric propulsion demonstrator—developed by Daher, Safran and Airbus—has conducted its first flight in hybrid-electric mode.
By Jen DiMascio, Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine, Joe Anselmo
Aviation Week editors talk with the Boeing Defense, Space and Security president about his focus on regaining stability for major development programs.