NASA's AACES program seeks to nurture innovative technologies that could lead to sustainable air travel solutions, acknowledging significant funding is necessary for real-world testing.
Among the finalists, Electra and JetZero exemplify focused innovation, with Electra's prototype electric aircraft and JetZero's cryogenic hydrogen approach, showcasing potential in the field.
Georgia Tech, Pratt and Whitney, and Aurora Flight Sciences are tasked with investigating a range of promising technologies aimed at reducing aviation's environmental impact.
Interestingly, major electric propulsion startups were not awarded funding, suggesting they may prefer private investment or have fundamentally different visions for the aviation future.
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