NASA and Boeing Collaborate on Sustainable X-Plane for Greener Aviation: Advancing Beyond Prototypes

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NASA collaborates with Boeing on the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator, targeting a runway debut in five years.

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The project received an X-plane designation from the Department of Defense, officially becoming the X-66A—an experimental research aircraft.

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The Sustainable Flight Demonstrator aims to develop greener passenger airlines that are used globally, i.e., single-aisle aircraft.

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Long, thin wings supported by trusses increase efficiency by up to 30% compared to conventional designs like the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

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The collaboration between NASA and Boeing emphasizes the research aspect of the aircraft.

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The X-66A's first flight is scheduled for 2028, allowing for potential delays in such programs.

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Over the past seven years, NASA has invested $425 million in the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator.

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Transonic truss-braced wings and improved systems aim to significantly reduce fuel consumption.

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