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Originally Posted by astrochex
No buts with this one just wait... The principals have been working the concept over 30 years and now they have the backing to make it a reality.
The Demonstrator for the Air Force "is on track for first-flight in 2027." The Demonstrator is being built in partnership with Scaled Composites, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman.
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The blended wing aircraft itself is is great, nothing particularity new, however.
As always, logistics and passenger acceptance will drive sales.
All I care about, well, used to care about, is leg room, a big seat and a mute button for every other passenger on the flight.