Jan 26, 2023 | Aerospace, Clean Energy, Made In Washington
Universal Hydrogen is taking advantage of the 13,500-foot runway in Moses Lake to prove that hydrogen could be the fuel of the future for commercial aircraft. The company’s converted De Havilland Dash 8 spun up its propellers for the first time this month. The plane,...
Feb 24, 2022 | Aerospace, Space
If you look up in the night sky and catch a glimpse of a satellite passing over, there’s a good chance “Made in Washington” is stamped on its side. Washington’s space economy is booming, thanks in large part to its century of global leadership in aerospace combined...
Jan 20, 2022 | Aerospace, Space
Commercial space has been growing by leaps and bounds in Washington State. Given the critical mass of aerospace, technology and advanced materials firms here looking for the next big thing, this shouldn’t come as too much surprise. Radian Aerospace is a great example....
Oct 26, 2021 | Aerospace, Clean Energy, Innovation
The word “audacious” could be used to describe Alice and the innovative aerospace industry in which the new electric plane is taking shape. Under construction just north of Seattle, Eviation’s new electric aircraft not only promises to up the game in zero-emission...
Jan 22, 2021 | Aerospace, Clean Energy
Last year, magniX proved that their electric motors could power a commuter plane that could carry up to 40 passengers. Now the company is moving to the next stage of growth and development, consolidating its operations at a new facility in Everett. The new...
Mar 2, 2020 | Aerospace, Space
Washington is well known for being a hotbed for commercial and military aviation. But did you know that every spacecraft bound for planetary or interplanetary exploration over the last 50 years carries a piece of Washington with it? From the Curiosity Mars lander to...
Dec 11, 2019 | Aerospace, Clean Energy
While it didn’t take place in Kitty Hawk, the first test flight of MagniX’s all-electric seaplane was a significant milestone, not only for the company but aviation in general. Mounted on a modified Harbour Air de Havilland Beaver, the 750-horsepower Magni500 electric...