Jet Contrails: NASA Teams Up with Boeing to Chart a Cleaner Path

Let’s talk about contrails. You know, those white lines that jet planes sketch across the sky? They look cool but might affect the climate; well, they actually have a big impact on our planet’s temperature. NASA’s got its eye on this and is working with Boeing and United Airlines to see if greener fuels can make a difference. Here’s the scoop: NASA and Boeing are running tests in Washington state with a Boeing 737-10, which is part of Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program. This plane is pretty special because it can switch between running on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the … Continue reading Jet Contrails: NASA Teams Up with Boeing to Chart a Cleaner Path