Tag: airplane
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NASA partners with Boeing to develop fuel-efficient ultra-thin wing airplane
NASA has announced that it will be providing Boeing with $425 million over the next seven years to develop and test a new type of fuel-efficient airplane with ultra-thin wings. This innovative design could potentially result in fuel savings of up to 30%, and pave the way for the aviation industry’s goal of reaching net…
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Electric commercial airplanes on the horizon
Electric commercial airplanes are emerging technology that aims to replace traditional fossil fuel-powered engines with electric motors. These airplanes are powered by electricity, rather than jet fuel. This is about changing the way that we fly. Gregory Davis, Eviation’s president and CEO The integration of electric propulsion in airplanes presents a promising opportunity for the…
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NASA determining how electric air taxis can safely integrate into U.S. airspace
The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) mission at NASA is working to bring new forms of aviation into our skies, including small drones delivering packages, air taxis carrying passengers, and air ambulances providing lifesaving transportation. …requesting an air taxi will be as easy as using a ride-hailing service like Uber. The AAM project encompasses a range…