Amphibious Jumbo Aircraft Undergoes Initial Testing

If you're building a huge aircraft that can take off and land on both land and water and remain aloft for long periods, it had better work. The engines for this craft, slated for flight demonstrations sometime next year, are undergoing their first round of testing in the U.K. Results of the tests will likely produce recommendations for improvements before the first flight. The helium-infused craft will carry four engines - two up front and two in the rear, carry up to 20,000 lbs of passengers and cargo, and remain aloft as long as five days.

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