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The flight test involved a controlled takeoff, hover and landing
which tested the vehicle's autonomous functions and ground
control systems. Future flights will test forward, wing-borne flight,
as well as the transition phase between vertical and forwardflight modes. This transition phase is typically the most significant
engineering challenge for any high-speed VTOL aircraft.
"In one year, we have progressed from a conceptual design to
a flying prototype," said Greg Hyslop, Boeing's chief technology
officer. The prototype is designed for fully autonomous flight from
takeoff to landing, with a range of up to 50 miles. Measuring 30
ft long and 28 ft wide, its airframe integrates the propulsion and
wing systems to achieve efficient hover and forward flight.
"This is what revolution looks like, and it's because
of autonomy," said John Langford, CEO of Aurora
Flight Sciences, based in Manassas. "Certifiable
autonomy is going to make quiet, clean and safe
urban air mobility possible."

duction service, fabricating magnets to customer specification.
It also develops inductive motor technology for applications
where permanent magnet motors are not suitable. It has developed a proprietary brazing process for manufacturing copper
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The test flight represents the latest milestone for
Boeing NeXt. The division works with regulatory
agencies and industry partners to pioneer the introduction of a new mobility ecosystem where autonomous and piloted air vehicles safely coexist.
The Boeing NeXt portfolio also includes an unmanned fully electric cargo air vehicle designed
to transport up to 500 pounds and other urban,
regional and global mobility platforms. The CAV
completed its first indoor flight last year and in May
completed its first outdoor flight test.
"Boeing was there when the aviation industry was
born and in our second century, we will unlock the
potential of the urban air mobility market," said
Steve Nordlund, vice president and general manager of Boeing NeXt. "From building air vehicles
to airspace integration, we will usher in a future
of safe, low-stress mobility in cities and regions
around the world."
MAGicALL, a specialist in developing innovative
magnetic technologies, focuses on serving the
needs of original equipment manufacturers for highperformance magnetic components and electronic
systems demanded by an increasingly electrified
world. It operates as a one-stop-shop, providing
both design and manufacturing services through
facilities in the U.S. and Asia.
The company produces a wide range of custom
designed components including motors, generators,
inductors, and transformers. It has full system design expertise, including the ability to design power
electronics and digital controls tailored to specific
applications and magnetic components. "Delivering
open-frame or a complete assembly, our advanced
design technology results in unparalleled low
weight, small size and highly efficient components,
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