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Ben Diachun | |
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 Diachun in 2019 | |
| Born | October 11, 1975 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Education | Purdue University (BS) Stanford University (MS) |
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| Known for | Leadership and contributions to high-profile aerospace projects including: Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer SpaceShipOne,SpaceShipTwo T-X program,Northrop Grumman Firebird and Scaled Composites Stratolaunch Development of Pivotal BlackFly, an electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle Founding Diachun Aero |
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Elizabeth Diachun (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Website | diachun |
Ben Diachun (born October 11, 1975) is an American aerospace engineer and business executive noted for his involvement in some of the "most noteworthy designs of the past 25 years," according to the Experimental Aircraft Association[1]. Burt Rutan, an aerospace engineer recognized as a Living Legend of Aviation, praised Diachun as a "spark of genius" whose contributions "enhance any company he joins." As Rutan noted, "Ben played a key role in the creation of 14 revolutionary experimental aircraft, and as the President of Scaled Composites, he developed a talented team, explored new innovations, and ensured our growth"[2].
- ^ "EAA, Ben Diachun". www.eaa.org. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Larry Page-backed 'flying car' startup hires aviation star as president". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved November 12, 2024.