Textron eAviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced on October 8, 2024, that it will conduct flight testing for its Nexus eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) full-scale technology demonstrator aircraft at Salina Regional Airport (SLN). This program follows the planned conclusion of initial restrained flight tests in 2025 at the National Institute of Aviation Research facility in Wichita.
The flight test program at Salina Regional Airport is designed to validate the Nexus eVTOL's full performance envelope. The Nexus is a zero-emission, multi-mission aircraft configured for one pilot and four passengers, powered by a distributed electric propulsion system with four tilting propellers and two aft stationary vertical rotors.
Salina Regional Airport was chosen for its established success in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) testing and broad access to airspace. This collaboration with the Salina Airport Authority is vital for advancing the Nexus eVTOL towards market entry, addressing global demand for sustainable aviation solutions.
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