DLD 294: It’s Electric!




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Summary: <br> Getting its first electric-powered aircraft off the ground was a pretty big deal for MagniX late last year. But the company shows no signs of resting on that success, with another test flight last week of a larger prop. There's clearly a market for this sort of operation, though we're still a ways out from it being commonplace.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3704665-10688155?sid=blog" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KLM</a> is also <a href="https://news.klm.com/klm-trials-sustainable-taxiing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">joining the electric revolution</a>, or at least joining in on Schiphol's testing of electric tugs* American and United CEOs are not amused by investors questioning them on the likelihood of bankruptcy* <a href="https://www.latam.com/en_us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LATAM</a> is the latest and largest airline to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, though little appears to be changing right now, other than a few lease returns* <a href="http://ba.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">British Airways</a> is adjusting some rules for its Executive Club members; you'll be shocked to learn the changes are not in favor of the consumers* Several Canadians are challenging their national airlines to finally follow the rules and the US DOT to actually enforce them* SpaceX launched crew successfully to the International Space Station and it was an incredible spectacle<br> <br> <br> <br> And plenty more. Enjoy the show!<br>