Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] has joined in partnership\nwith Virgin Hyperloop as it prepares to move towards a commercial product. The\ncollaboration will help to solidify the hyperloop prototype utilizing Spirit\nAerosystems engineers, fabricators, builders, supply chain and certification\nexperts, and technicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs one of the most credible aerospace-grade structures\ncompanies in the world, Spirit Aerosystems provides a strong fit for our team\nas we look to build out strong partners in the hyperloop ecosystem,\u201d said Josh\nGiegel, Chief Technology Officer of Virgin Hyperloop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hyperloop is a new mode of transportation designed to\neliminate the barriers of distance and time for both people and freight. It can\ntravel at speeds approaching 700mph, connecting cities like metro stops — and\nit has zero direct emissions. With hyperloop, vehicles, called pods, accelerate\ngradually via electric propulsion through a low-pressure tube. The pod floats\nalong the track using magnetic levitation and glides at airline speeds for long\ndistances due to ultra-low aerodynamic drag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hyperloop supply chain is unique in the way it\nintegrates existing technology with proprietary innovations to deliver a\ncompletely new transport experience. The pod is similar to an airplane fuselage\nin a low pressure environment, the columns similar to those of a pipeline, and\nthe pressure management system similar to those used in industrial operations\nsuch as manufacturing semiconductors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a new form of mass transportation, hyperloop opens up a\nnew segment of diversification for us in the transportation space. Our collaboration with Virgin Hyperloop is a\nprime example of our belief that this burgeoning industry is a game changer,\u201d\nsaid Keith Hamilton, Spirit Executive Director of Programs & Business\nDevelopment. \u201cThrough leveraging our\nvalues and core competencies of designing and manufacturing aerostructures,\nmany of the skills are transferable to produce the hyperloop bogie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This new transit mode will unlock exponential growth\nopportunities for cross-industry manufacturing and development jobs – across\nconstruction, aerospace, rail, automotive, aviation, electric vehicles, and\nautonomous control. As Virgin Hyperloop\nlooks to create the first Hyperloop Certification Center in the United States,\nit will bring thousands of jobs for first movers of the technology and its\npartners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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