Boeing, Airbus and the Battle for the Perfect Plane

George Downs explores the evolution of transportation, from electric vehicles to commercial aviation and the future of spaceflight.Startup Magpie Aviation is testing whether electric passenger planes could be towed to extend their range. To find out what it might take for Magpie to tow single aisle jetliners like a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A320, WSJ’s George Downs takes flight on an aerotowed glider.

Illustration: George DownsLordstown Motors was once in the race to build America’s first EV pickup truck. But now – after vehicle fires, short seller reports and recalls – the company has turned to a reverse stock split to try and avoid filing for bankruptcy protection.

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