MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts

Link: https://news.mit.edu/2018/first-

MIT engineers have flown the first silent, fuel-free “ion plane.” The light aircraft is the first plane to fly with no propellers, turbine blades, or other moving parts.

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Start using ion engines in cars, trains, and airplanes

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MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts

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Start using ion engines in cars, trains, and airplanes

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