Daily Memo: Why Boeing’s X-66 Rethink May Be A Good Idea

X-66 rendering

X-66 rendering

Credit: NASA
On the face of it, Boeing’s surprise decision last week to put its X-66 demonstrator on hold follows a recent negative industry pattern of retrenchment and retreat from bold, sustainable initiatives. Beginning with Airbus and Rolls-Royce’s decision in 2020 to cancel the E-Fan X hybrid-electric...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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