Inspector General Faults NASA’s Electrified Aircraft Projects

The X-57 program will end once the aircraft has flown in its Mod II configuration with electric cruise motors.

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NASA’s electrified aircraft propulsion flight demonstration programs face cost overruns and schedule delays, the agency’s inspector general says, citing technical challenges, supply chain issues, workforce shortfalls, funding instability and overoptimistic project plans and timelines. NASA’s Office...
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