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Boeing Halts X-66 Development, Shifts Focus to Thin-Wing Technology

Boeing announced it will pause development of the NASA X-66 truss-braced-wing demonstrator to prioritize thin-wing technology advancements. The shift in focus aims to enhance future aircraft configurations, potentially impacting models like the 737-7, 737-10, and 777X as they seek certification.

2025-04-24T09:54:13.526866-07:00

Aviation Week

NASA Icing Tests Highlight Challenges for Transonic Truss-Braced Wing

2025-04-01T03:59:10.478003-07:00

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NASA and Boeing's X-66A Designation Marks New Era in Sustainable Aviation

2023-06-12T16:15:25.276223-07:00

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Boeing Advances Sustainable Aviation with MD-90 Conversion for NASA's X-66A Project

2023-08-17T09:04:28.728906-07:00

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Boeing Halts X-66 Development, Shifts Focus to Thin-Wing Technology Boeing announced it will pause development of the NASA X-66 truss-braced-wing demonstrator to prioritize thin-wing technology advancements. The shift in focus aims to enhance future aircraft configurations, potentially impacting models like the 737-7, 737-10, and 777X as they seek certification.

2025-04-24T09:54:13.526866-07:00

Boeing Halts X-66 Development, Shifts Focus to Thin-Wing Technology

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NASA Icing Tests Highlight Challenges for Transonic Truss-Braced Wing Recent testing at NASA's Glenn Research Center has identified significant ice protection challenges for a transonic truss-braced wing, which is key to the X-66 demonstrator project. Two test campaigns underscored the criticality of developing effective ice mitigation strategies for thin-wing designs.

2025-04-01T03:59:10.478003-07:00

NASA Icing Tests Highlight Challenges for Transonic Truss-Braced Wing

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NASA Innovates with Custom Flooring for X-66 Transformation NASA has developed temporary floorboards specifically for the MD-90 aircraft, which is undergoing conversion to the X-66 experimental demonstrator. This innovation aims to optimize efficiency during the modification process, showcasing NASA's commitment to advancing aerospace technology.

2025-03-28T14:08:00.663833-07:00

NASA Innovates with Custom Flooring for X-66 Transformation

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NASA Faces Major Workforce Reductions Amid DOGE Mandate NASA has commenced significant job cuts following directives from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The closures include the Office of the Chief Scientist, affecting strategic roles and future innovation. The restructuring aims at cost reductions as part of a broader government effort.

2025-03-11T09:56:56.496157-07:00

NASA Faces Major Workforce Reductions Amid DOGE Mandate

Universe Today

X-37B Returns After 14-Month Secret Mission The U.S. Space Force's X-37B spaceplane ended its seventh mission after 434 days in orbit, landing at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Details of the mission remain classified, but it included various tests and experiments while following a highly elliptical orbital path.

2025-03-11T06:02:53.477500-07:00

X-37B Returns After 14-Month Secret Mission

Air Data News

NASA Completes Wind Tunnel Testing for X-66 Demonstrator NASA has reached a significant milestone in the development of the X-66 demonstrator, completing wind tunnel tests at Ames Research Center. These tests provide crucial data for advancing the aircraft's design, particularly in ensuring aerodynamic efficiency and performance under various conditions.

2025-03-07T09:07:02.911400-08:00

NASA Completes Wind Tunnel Testing for X-66 Demonstrator

Aviation Week

Boeing X-37B Advances Reusable Spacecraft With NASA Heat Shield Innovations The Boeing X-37B, building on NASA-developed heat shield technologies, is setting new standards in the realm of reusable space vehicles, signifying a pivotal advancement in space transportation. This marks a significant stride towards sustainable and cost-effective space exploration.

2025-02-21T17:52:09.140968-08:00

Boeing X-37B Advances Reusable Spacecraft With NASA Heat Shield Innovations

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NASA-Boeing X-66: Shaping the Future of Aviation The NASA-Boeing collaboration on the X-66 aircraft project aims to revolutionize the aviation sector by enhancing sustainability and efficiency. This program is pivotal for future technological advancements in the industry, reflecting the ongoing evolution in modern aeronautical engineering.

2025-02-05T20:47:04.108838-08:00

NASA-Boeing X-66: Shaping the Future of Aviation

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