We had the opportunity to speak with Andrew Smith, Project Manager, Electric Powerplant & Systems at United Technologies regarding Project 804 at NBAA 2019. That project, to provide a hybrid powerplant for a DeHavilland Dash 8-100 aircraft, could revolutionize regional turboprops and change the carbon footprint for air transportation.
Our interview with Andrew follows:
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