EP47 – LiquidPiston Engine Tech; 777 Engine Failure News; Rolls Royce Entering EVTOL Space?
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LiquidPiston's unique rotary engines are gaining traction, as the Air Force has awarded them a new contract working in the hybrid propulsion space - what does this mean for the Company and the electric aircraft space? News has surfaced on the Boeing 777 Engine failure case, with the Pratt & Whitney engine suffering metal fatigue in fan blades; Allen explains what this will mean for the company moving forward. We also discuss Rolls Royce moving into the EVTOL space, Joby news, the NASA X-57 Maxwell and the tragic passing of Olivier Dassault. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us!
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