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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.

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

The Air Current

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

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

FlightGlobal

Boeing Details X-66A Development with PW102XG Engines

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

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

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.

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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

Aviation Week

Conversion of MD-90 to NASA's X-66A Demonstrator Underway Boeing's Palmdale team has initiated the process of converting a decommissioned MD-90 into NASA's anticipated X-66A truss-braced-wing demonstrator, targeting completion for 2028 test flights.

2024-01-08T05:02:49.351871-08:00

Conversion of MD-90 to NASA's X-66A Demonstrator Underway

CleanTechnica

USAF Endorses NASA-Boeing X-66A Green Aircraft Demonstrator In a significant advancement for eco-friendly aviation, the USAF has approved the X-66A, an innovative green aircraft initiative by NASA alongside aerospace giant Boeing.

2023-11-19T14:17:47.118705-08:00

USAF Endorses NASA-Boeing X-66A Green Aircraft Demonstrator

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Boeing Chooses Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines for X-66A Demonstration Project with NASA In a key agreement of the aerospace consortium, Boeing is partnering with RTX and opting for Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan (GTF) engines to power the truss-braced-wing X-66A flight demonstrator under NASA's sustainable flight initiative.

2023-10-03T05:17:06.238834-07:00

Boeing Chooses Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines for X-66A Demonstration Project with NASA

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