Zephyr Flies Trials In U.S. After Australian Accidents 

Zephyr
The latest tests of Zephyr took place in Arizona.
Credit: Airbus
Airbus has carried out a new flight test program of its Zephyr solar-powered pseudo-satellite, focusing on low-altitude flying, ascent and descent. The flights, undertaken in Arizona during November, are the first since accidents resulted in the loss of two Zephyr platforms during flight trials at...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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