A NASA, the space exploration giant, is laying out ambitious plans to reinvent travel commercial vehicles by producing more fuel-efficient aircraft and more sustainable.
In partnership with Boeing and GE Aerospace, the U.S. space agency U.Sseeks to lay the groundwork for the next generation of sustainable flying.
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One of the highlights of this project is the X-66A, a single-aisle aircraft developed in partnership with Boeing. The goal is to build, test and fly this aircraft by the end of the decade, with a focus on reducing emissions and increasing fuel consumption efficiency. fuel.
The Transonic Truss-Braced Wing concept is the foundation of the X-66A, featuring thin, elongated wings stabilized by diagonal struts. This structure reduces drag, resulting in lower fuel consumption.
The project promises to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 30% when compared to the most efficient aircraft today.
(Image: NASA/Boeing/disclosure)
NASA hopes that this partnership withboeingresult in more sustainable commercial aircraft in the future, with benefits for the environment, the aviation industry and passengers around the world.
If the project is successful, the technologies developed could be applied to commercial aircraft launched in the 2030s.
In addition to the X-66A, NASA is focused on developing hybrid electric aircraft in collaboration with GE Aerospace and magniX. The Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EFPD) project aims to enable a new generation of aircraft powered by electricity.
these aircraft electrichybrids will be equipped with lighter and more efficient engines, electronics and materials, seeking to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. NASA will conduct tests and demonstrations on existing aircraft modified to validate the new technologies.
An improved Saab 340B and a modified DeHavilland “Dash 7” aircraft will be used for flight and ground tests on hybrid electric powertrains.
The project aims to benefit short-haul turboprop aircraft, which transport between 30 and 70 passengers, as well as single-aisle regional commercial aircraft with a capacity of up to 180 passengers.
NASA plans to conduct at least two flight demonstrations over the next five years, with the goal of commercially introducing the new technologies in the United States between 2030and 2035.
These projects are a key part of NASA's efforts to contribute to reducing emissions on Earth. aviation, a sector that accounts for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions stove.
By investing in innovations that make aircraft more efficient and sustainable, the space agency of the US is paving the way for the future of air travel, seeking to balance progress technologicalwith the preservation of the environment.
If successful, these projects could revolutionize the aviation industry and deliver a new era of more sustainable and environmentally conscious flying by 2030.
