Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA’s Quesst mission marked a major milestone with the start of tests on the engine that will power the quiet supersonic X-59 experimental aircraft. These engine-run tests, which began Oct. 30, allow the X-59 team to verify the aircraft’s systems are working together while powered by its own engine. […]

Posted November 6, 2024

Aeronautics

Advanced Air Mobility

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Air Traffic Management - Exploration

Air Traffic Solutions

Airspace Operations and Safety Program

Ames Research Center

Drones & You

NASA and Partners Scaling to New Heights

NASA, in partnership with AeroVironment and Aerostar, recently demonstrated a first-of-its-kind air traffic management concept that could pave the way for aircraft to safely operate at higher altitudes.

Posted October 18, 2024

Aeronautics

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Air Traffic Solutions

Ames Research Center

NASA Ames Welcomes Latvian President, Talks Aeronautics Research

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs observes simulated visuals of an airport and its air traffic, consisting of commercial aircraft and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, at NASA’s FutureFlight Central on Sept.

Posted September 24, 2024

Aeronautics

Advanced Air Vehicles Program

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Glenn Research Center

Green Aviation Tech

Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core

NASA, GE Aerospace Advancing Hybrid-Electric Airliners with HyTEC

Hybrid-electric cars have been a staple of the road for many years now. Soon that same idea of a part-electric-, part-gas-powered engine may find its way into the skies propelling a future jet airliner. NASA is working in tandem with industry partner GE Aerospace on designing and building just such an engine, one that burns […]

Posted September 17, 2024

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Air Traffic Management - Exploration

Air Traffic Management – eXploration (ATM-X) Description

As the aviation industry evolves, new air vehicles and operators enter the airspace. NASA is working to ensure these new diverse operations can be safely integrated into the current airspace. This includes providing research on how traditional and emerging aircraft operations can efficiently operate in a shared airspace.

Posted September 11, 2024

Aeronautics

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Electrified Powertrain Flight Demo

Glenn Research Center

Green Aviation Tech

Integrated Aviation Systems Program

Research Plane Dons New Colors for NASA Hybrid Electric Flight Tests

Parked under the lights inside a hangar in Seattle, a hybrid electric research aircraft from electric motor manufacturer magniX showed off a new look symbolizing its journey toward helping NASA make sustainable aviation a reality. During a special unveiling ceremony hosted by magniX on Aug.

Posted September 4, 2024

Aeronautics

Advanced Air Vehicles Program

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Green Aviation Tech

Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing

Sustainable Flight National Partnership

NASA Composite Manufacturing Initiative Gains Two New Members

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and Fives Machining Systems Inc. have joined 20 other organizations to support NASA’s Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project. The project is addressing industry’s needs to meet growing demand for air travel, replace aging airliners, and secure U.S.

Posted August 23, 2024

Aeronautics

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Orville Wright and National Aviation Day

Orville Wright wasn’t sure exactly how long his first flight lasted. He and his brother, Wilbur, think it was about 12 seconds, but according to what Orville wrote in his diary of that December day in 1903 at Kill Devil Hills, N.C., the time is “not known exactly as watch was not promptly stopped.” It’s […]

Posted August 17, 2024

Aeronautics

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Ideas for Celebrating National Aviation Day

It was in 1939 that President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first presidential proclamation designating Aug. 19 – Orville Wright’s birthday – as a day in which citizens are encouraged to participate in activities that promote interest in aviation. So how will you be a good citizen and observe the day as indicated by the […]

Posted August 17, 2024

Aeronautics

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Ames Research Center

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Glenn Research Center

Langley Research Center

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator

Quesst (X-59)

Quesst: The Vehicle

Supersonic Flight

NASA’s X-59 Progresses Through Tests on the Path to Flight

The team preparing NASA’s X-59 continues through testing in preparation for the quiet supersonic aircraft to make its first flight. This includes a trio of important structural tests and critical inspections on the path to flight. The X-59 is an experimental plane that will fly faster than the speed of sound without a loud sonic […]

Posted August 13, 2024