Eurocopter -- a part of European aerospace group EADS -- has showed a high speed aircraft called 'The X3 Hybrid Helicraft' to counter Sikorsky’s attempt to set a high speed advanced aviation system.
The helicraft is half-plane and half-helicopter in design and equipped with two turboshaft engines and two propellers giving the capabilities of both a plane and a helicopter. The X3 Hybrid Helicraft will be officially unveiled by Eurocopter on October 1, 2010.
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Eurocopter Unveils The X3 Hybrid Helicraft
Trend Themes
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2. High Speed Aviation Systems - Companies are investing in developing high speed aviation systems to meet market demand for faster transportation options.
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Industry Implications
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2. Aviation - Companies in the aviation sector are investing in high speed aviation systems to reduce travel time and increase efficiency.
3. Transportation - The transportation industry is being disrupted by new aviation technology that offers faster and more efficient transportation options.