Astro Mechanica's engine operates in three distinct modes: Mode 1 uses an electric motor to spin the "blisk" – a bladed disk the company makes in-house that acts as the compressor/turbofan instead of ...

Astron aerospace has shown a partial prototype of a new rotary combustion engine it claims runs at an extraordinary 60% thermal efficiency, burning totally clean with zero NOx emissions and nothing ...

Astro Mechanica's technology is first being developed for military use and then commercial aircraft as technology matures – UAV is the venture capital arm of United Airlines CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2025 ...

United Airlines Ventures invests in Astro Mechanica to advance adaptive supersonic engine technology. Delta and Toyota back Joby Aviation with major funding to expand eVTOL capabilities. Get a Year of ...

Aug 20 (Reuters) - United Airlines' (UAL.O), opens new tab venture capital arm said on Wednesday it has invested in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica, which develops airframe designs and propulsion ...