Tue, Oct 08, 2024
Slated To Follow Restrained Testing In 2025
Textron eAviation announced it will conduct the flight testing for the Nexus eVTOL full-scale demonstrator aircraft at Salina Regional Airport (KSLN), in Salina, Kansas, in collaboration with the Salina Airport Authority.
The testing program will commence following the successful completion of initial restrained testing at the National Institute of Aviation Research facility in Wichita, Kansas, planned for 2025. Testing at Salina is designed for validation of the full performance envelope of the aircraft.
The Nexus is a zero-emission aircraft designed for one pilot and four passengers in a variety of roles. It is powered by a distributed electric propulsion system featuring four propellers that tilt and two aft vertical stationary propellers. The combination of tilting and vertical rotors enables flexibility in operations such as transporting passengers, air ambulance, law enforcement, and cargo services.
Kriya Shortt, President & CEO of Textron eAviation said, "Kansas boasts a rich aviation history, and we're proud to work alongside the Salina Airport Authority to test these emerging technologies so close to home. The support and facilities provided by the Salina Airport Authority are vital as we advance towards bringing the Nexus eVTOL to market."
Pieter Miller, Executive Director of the Salina Airport Authority is happy to support the project, saying, "We are thrilled to partner with Textron eAviation on this exciting project. Salina Regional Airport has a longstanding tradition of supporting aviation innovation, and we look forward to contributing to the success of the Nexus eVTOL program."
More News
Its Offerings Are Lighter, Cleaner, and Now Pushing Past 1,000nm on SAF Jet Fuel DeltaHawk’s diesel-powered aircraft lineup has seen incredible upgrades over the last few yea>[...]
The Airplane Experienced A Total Loss Of Engine Power On December 3, 2025, about 1600 central standard time, a Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, N57229, was substantially damaged when it>[...]
Make Sure You NEVER Miss A New Story From Aero-News Network Do you ever feel like you never see posts from a certain person or page on Facebook or Instagram? Here’s how you c>[...]
Aero Linx: European Society of Aerospace Medicine (ESAM) As a pan-European, independent forum, it works to promote the safety and health of all persons involved in aviation and spa>[...]
“We are excited to see Wisk achieve this milestone, and I’m so proud of the team that made it possible. The team at Wisk has built advanced technologies across flight c>[...]
Aero-TV: DeltaHawks Diesel Power Steps Into the Spotlight
See All