NASA and Boeing have completed wind tunnel testing to study an innovative advanced aircraft design intended to improve aerodynamic efficiency. A truss-braced wing configuration, involving a long, thin wing with aerodynamically shaped structural supports, has the potential to reduce fuel and operational costs for future airliners, which is why NASA has collaborated with Boeing to […]
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Advanced Air Vehicles Program, Aeronautics, Armstrong Flight Research Center, Glenn Research Center, Integrated Aviation Systems Program, Langley Research Center, Subsonic Flight Demonstrator, Sustainable Aviation, Ultra-Efficient Aviation
Posted on
April 29, 2026
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