Advanced Airliner Concept Co-designed by U-M Engineers
June 12, 2026
June 12, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Advanced airliner concept co-designed by U-M engineers
Key takeaways:
* The turboelectric design, led by aviation startup Electra and revealed this week at the AIAA AVIATION Forum, offers a 17% efficiency improvement.
* The wide body provides additional lift while electric fans at the rear reduce drag.
* University of Michigan E . . .
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Advanced airliner concept co-designed by U-M engineers
Key takeaways:
* The turboelectric design, led by aviation startup Electra and revealed this week at the AIAA AVIATION Forum, offers a 17% efficiency improvement.
* The wide body provides additional lift while electric fans at the rear reduce drag.
* University of Michigan E . . .