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Vertical Take Off Plane Could Be Developed At Centennial Airport

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4)- A company based at Centennial Airport is trying to evolve the future of flying.

The XTI Aircraft Company is partnering with Bye Aerospace Inc. to create a hybrid electric prototype.

XTI TriFan reflective dusk
(credit: XTI Aircraft Company)

The companies hope to create a six-seat plane that will take off vertically just like a helicopter.

Developers hope the aircraft will travel at 300 mph.

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