NASA Leading the Way on Electric Planes
New NASA e-Plane May Fly This Year Source: NASA Green Skies with the X-57 Maxwell NASA is spearheading a major transformation of the airline industry to electric power. NASA's experimental plane, the X-57 Maxwell, is powered solely by electricity. Maxwell is a member of NASA's distinguished tradition of X Planes, which are experimental. NASA expects to fly it this year to prove that Maxwell's unique electric technology works. NASA converted a gas powered Italian Tecnam P2006T into the electric powered Maxwell. The e-plane is a two-seater. First flight is expected in late summer 2022. Unique Aviation Technology According to NASA, the aircraft's unique electric propulsion system allows the aircraft designers to develop new functio...