Sunday, May 17, 2009

Meet George Jetson!

"Software upgrade company wins $100K contest at MIT" by Hiawatha Bray, Globe Staff | May 16, 2009

Among the notable contest alumni is Terrafugia, a 2006 finalist that has developed an automobile that quickly converts into a light aircraft. At the Wednesday event, the company displayed one of its aircraft, which made its first successful test flight in early March.

The Terrafugia flying car was on display at the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition.

The Terrafugia flying car was on display at the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition. (Wiqan Ang for The Boston Globe)

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