The decade from 2010 to 2019 saw some remarkably ambitious initiatives in all realms of aviation. While some, like the creation of the Gulfstream G650 ultra long-range jet, were spectacular successes, others, like the saga of the Solar Impulse global giants, were less so. Still, they reminded us that great accomplishments come only after overcoming great obstacles, which makes the successes all the sweeter.
8. Preparing For A Jetsons Future
The dream of a Jetsons future took ahold in worldwide in the latter part of the decade. The concept of a high-volume network of autonomous or semi-autonomous next-gen air vehicles carrying people to and fro in busy city centers was so compelling that companies from the biggest aerospace giants to startups like Uber and Kitty Hawk invested heavily in that dream. The movement continues, though there has been some reorganizing of initiatives and development programs as the money continues to flow out the door while the goal remains unsettlingly distant.
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