NASA Approves Funding to Develop Zero-Emission Aircraft Prototypes
After partnering with nine academic institutions, Boeing, GE, and the Air Force Research Lab to study the use of liquid hydrogen as an alternative aviation fuel, NASA has given the go-ahead for the second phase, which will involve the construction of various aircraft prototypes. Seen here is a rendering of the final concept called CHEETA, which utilizes a lifting body fuselage to provide sufficient internal volume for the liquid hydrogen and related equipment.
NASA Releases New X-59 Photo as Test Flights Top 55,000 Feet
A newly released image shows NASA’s X-59 from above, highlighting the airframe designed to eliminate sonic booms. Recent flights have exceeded 55,000 feet and have approached 900 miles per hour.
AW609 Civil Tiltrotor: 3 Things to Know About Leonardo’s Path to 2027 Entry Into Service
Leonardo’s AW609 tiltrotor targets 2027 civil certification as three milestones, including a flying next-generation prototype, demonstrate progress toward certification.
Embraer Energia Patent Filing Shows Concrete Steps Toward Hybrid Turboprop Development
Embraer’s Energia concept moves from marketing to protected IP with granted design patent USD1130272. Analysis of four hybrid-electric turboprop configurations filed in 2022.
