NASA Partners with Boeing for Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project
NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
NASA announced that it has awarded a contract to Boeing for the agency's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. This project aims to develop and test new aviation technologies that will reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Boeing's Role
Under the contract, Boeing will design, build, and test a full-scale demonstrator aircraft with extra-long, thin wings. These wings are expected to improve aerodynamic efficiency, which will reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
The demonstrator aircraft will be powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system, which will further reduce emissions. Boeing will also work with NASA to develop new flight control systems and materials for the aircraft.
Benefits of the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
The Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project is expected to provide a number of benefits, including:
- Reduced fuel consumption and emissions
- Improved aerodynamic efficiency
- Development of new aviation technologies
- Creation of new jobs in the aerospace industry
Conclusion
The Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project is a significant step forward in NASA's efforts to develop more sustainable aviation technologies. This project is expected to provide a number of benefits, including reduced fuel consumption and emissions, improved aerodynamic efficiency, and the development of new aviation technologies. The project is also expected to create new jobs in the aerospace industry.
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