Airbus unveils half-plane, half-copter for more speed

Airbus Helicopters debuted a hybrid aircraft called the Racer, blending helicopter and plane features to enhance speed and stability for critical missions like search-and-rescue. The demonstration, witnessed by industry officials and politicians, was supported by the EU's Clean Sky 2 initiative. This innovation follows a collaboration between Italy's Leonardo and U.S. manufacturer Bell on tilt-rotor technology.