Epic New Hybrid E-Plane "ATEA"
New French, Hybrid VTOL "ATEA" Source: Ascendance Flight Technologies Ascendance Flight Technologies' New Green Aviation French aviation startup Ascendance Flight Technologies has invented a new, hybrid, vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (VTOL) for intracity and regional aircraft commuting. The 5-seat ATEA uses two forward facing propellers and 8 fan engines in its wings. The eight electric powered fan engines enable vertical takeoffs and landings. The diesel fuel powered forward facing propellers enable forward flight. The unique VTOL has a range of 250 miles. Its hybrid powertrain uses jet fuel and electricity as power sources. The company says the combination cuts carbon emissions by 80%. Importantly, AETA can be reconfigured to use green fuels, including hydrogen fuel cells, biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels...