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NASA Initiates X-59 Engine Tests for 2025 Flight Goal

NASA has commenced engine-run tests on the X-59 supersonic demonstrator aimed at reducing sonic booms. Testing began on October 30 at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility. The X-59 is a pivotal component of NASA’s Quesst mission, focusing on supersonic flight technology advancements.

2024-11-06T09:28:08.676327-08:00

Aviation Week

NASA Awards Contracts to Advance Net-Zero Airliner Development

2024-11-20T15:17:14.622878-08:00

The Aviationist

Skunk Works' X-56A to Achieve Digital Certification Milestone

2024-08-30T09:41:05.018618-07:00

Aviation Week

Safran to Equip Boeing X-66 with Electrical Power System

2024-07-23T04:22:39.084480-07:00

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Aviation Week

NASA Awards Contracts to Advance Net-Zero Airliner Development NASA has granted study contracts aimed at reinvigorating efforts towards net-zero airliners. These initiatives are part of the agency's commitment to sustainable aviation, leveraging technologies for future airliner designs that meet sustainable aviation fuel and emission goals.

2024-11-20T15:17:14.622878-08:00

NASA Awards Contracts to Advance Net-Zero Airliner Development

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NASA Initiates X-59 Engine Tests for 2025 Flight Goal NASA has commenced engine-run tests on the X-59 supersonic demonstrator aimed at reducing sonic booms. Testing began on October 30 at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility. The X-59 is a pivotal component of NASA’s Quesst mission, focusing on supersonic flight technology advancements.

2024-11-06T09:28:08.676327-08:00

NASA Initiates X-59 Engine Tests for 2025 Flight Goal

The Aviationist

Skunk Works' X-56A to Achieve Digital Certification Milestone The X-56A drone is set to become the world's first digitally certified aircraft, with modifications to landing gear systems and cameras demonstrating the capabilities of a digital model. This achievement marks a significant advancement in aircraft design and certification processes.

2024-08-30T09:41:05.018618-07:00

Skunk Works' X-56A to Achieve Digital Certification Milestone

Aviation Week

Safran to Equip Boeing X-66 with Electrical Power System Safran Electrical & Power will supply the electrical power generation system for Boeing's X-66 flight demonstrator, a key element of NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.

2024-07-23T04:22:39.084480-07:00

Safran to Equip Boeing X-66 with Electrical Power System

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Boeing Engineers Shift Focus from X-66A to Max and 777X Boeing is reallocating its engineering resources from the X-66A project to ensure timely progress on its Max and 777X programs, potentially delaying the development of an all-new aircraft.

2024-06-20T12:14:13.790474-07:00

Boeing Engineers Shift Focus from X-66A to Max and 777X

FlightGlobal

Boeing Details X-66A Development with PW102XG Engines Boeing updates on the X-66A truss-braced-wing demonstrator, confirming it will use the Pratt & Whitney PW102XG engines. Developed under a NASA-backed project, this marks significant progress for the high-efficiency aircraft initiative.

2024-06-14T04:21:15.521321-07:00

Boeing Details X-66A Development with PW102XG Engines

NASA

NASA, Boeing Collaborate on X-66: Pioneering Sustainable Airliner The launch of the Boeing X-66, in collaboration with NASA, marks a significant step towards the goal of net-zero aviation emissions in the U.S., initiating a new era in sustainable air travel.

2024-03-07T07:05:30.421351-08:00

NASA, Boeing Collaborate on X-66: Pioneering Sustainable Airliner

Aviation Week

Boeing Commences Transformation of MD-90 for NASA's X-66A Truss-Braced Wing Tests Efforts to repurpose a retired MD-90 into a testbed for NASA's innovative truss-braced wing concepts are underway, marking an important step forward in the X-66A program.

2024-01-17T14:52:45.363561-08:00

Boeing Commences Transformation of MD-90 for NASA's X-66A Truss-Braced Wing Tests

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