Boeing and JetBlue Invest in Startup That Makes Battery-Powered Planes
Would you fly on a battery-powered jet? One startup intends to find out — with the help of Boeing and JetBlue.Zunum Aero, a three-year-old company based in Kirkland, Wash… READ MORE
Boeing establishes innovation cell
Boeing said today it has invested in two early-stage technology companies through the ventures arm of its newly formed innovation cell, dubbed Boeing HorizonX… READ MORE
Zunum Aero, Startup Backed By Boeing and JetBlue, Plans Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Flights by 2020
Aviation startup Zunum Aero, backed by JetBlue Technology Ventures and Boeing, revealed Wednesday it’s developing a hybrid-electric aircraft for regional trips… READ MORE
Hybrid-electric airplane startup claims it can cut airfares by 80%
A hybrid-electric aeroplane startup with financial backing from Boeing is gearing up to take us into a new ‘golden age’ of aviation, cutting travel times by 40% and fares… READ MORE
This startup wants hybrid planes in the air by the 2020s
The future of American domestic flight could be electric — or, at the very least, a hybrid. Aviation startup Zunum Aero emerged from stealth mode and announced a bold plan to bring… READ MORE
Are Electric Airplanes Finally About to Take Off?
Fasten your seat belts, ensure tables are stowed—and check the batteries for charge. At least, that’s what the preflight checklist might be for a pair of plucky new startups… READ MORE