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2023 for NASA was a year focused on sustainability, innovation, and transforming the future of aviation. Key highlights include the collaboration with Boeing on the X-66 aircraft to validate fuel-efficient designs, the completion of assembly for the X-59 supersonic aircraft for the Quesst mission 🛫, aiming to enable faster-than-sound air travel with reduced sonic booms 🚀. The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project used drones and advanced communication tech for wildland fire management 🔥. GE Aerospace and magniX revealed paint schemes for hybrid electric aircraft as part of NASA's Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration project ⚡. NASA also signed agreements with major U.S. airlines to develop decision-making tools 🤝. Looking ahead, NASA envisions iconic flight experiments and groundbreaking concepts, fueling a bolder vision for the future of aviation 🌐✈️. Overall, the focus remains on making aviation cleaner, quieter, and safer while contributing to the goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050 🌿🌍. https://lnkd.in/geDY2a-f Oh btw if you missed the article "FAA and NASA Unveil Top 3 Breakthroughs in UAS and AAM for 2023" in DroneLife.com, authored by our production manager Akshata ., check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gEDSz3FS 

🚀Great to see the #ESRF mentioned amongst the powerful collaboration between NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and #ArcherAviation, a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. With this groundbreaking partnership on a high-performance🔋 #battery pack for an electric #AirTaxi, #NASA and #Archer will be testing the safety, energy capabilities, and power performance of the cylindrical cells⚡. The tests, which are carried out using high-speed X-ray imaging at the ESRF - The European Synchrotron, can show how cells function during extreme conditions. This is another great example of how #RIs can boost #innovation and support #industrial challenges🤝! #Staytuned for more🔌 #Innovation #NASA #TechnologyCollaboration #ResearchInnovation #BatteriesOfTheFuture #Sustainability #partnership https://lnkd.in/ergWuDVy

It is great for us The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science and our collaborators to get recognized by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. To address the safety concerns brought by new aircraft types, our ongoing in-time learning-based system-wide safety project has been focused on (1) wind impacts to small UAS and eVTOL's mission success (mission-level safety), (2) fault diagnosis and adaptive control from the electric propulsion system (vehicle-level safety), and (3) non-cooperative or compromised autonomous aircraft in the airspace (airspace-level safety). Simulation demos and final flight tests will be completed in this summer. #nasa #aam #aircraftautonomy #aircraftbattery #aviationweather

NASA successfully tests transformable aircraft wing technology NASA engineers and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have successfully tested a new convertible wing technology that dramatically reduces fuel consumption and reduces aircraft noise levels. Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge (ACTE) technology was developed by the Neil Armstrong Flight Research Center in California. Her ordeal has lasted for the past six months. As reported by IBTimes, ACTE technology can be applied to the wings of existing aircraft. This will reduce the overall weight of the vessel and improve fuel economy. According to experts, savings will amount to millions of dollars annually. The new wings will reduce the noise level from the aircraft during takeoff and landing, which will contribute to less environmental pollution. ACTE testing was conducted on a Gulfstream III jet as part of the Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) project. NASA is also working on a new design for the aircraft's vertical tail. A redesigned fin with three dozen tiny actuators provides active flow control to maximize aerodynamics. The technology will improve the aircraft's controllability and reduce the size of its vertical tail. Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dYdAdmgE #nikolaysgeneticslessons

"Unlocking the Potential of Oblique Wings in Aviation 🛫🚀"NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration "Exploring the revolutionary concept of oblique wings and their impact on aviation efficiency and performance." 🔥Important Highlights You Can't Afford to Miss Today 💪💼 ✈️ Breaking the Sound Barrier: In 1947, a daring test pilot proved that the sound barrier was not an insurmountable obstacle, opening the door to faster flight. 🛬 Challenges of Supersonic Flight: Engineers faced challenges in designing aircraft that could perform well in both subsonic and supersonic flight, leading to trade-offs. 🦚 The Unconventional Oblique Wing: Robert Jones introduced the concept of the oblique wing, which defied traditional notions of wing symmetry but promised higher efficiency. 🛫 Boeing's Game-Changing Vision: Boeing's study showed that oblique wings could revolutionize air travel by offering efficiency at various speeds, reducing noise, and pollution. 🛠️ The AD-1 Prototype: NASA developed the AD-1, a human-piloted oblique wing aircraft, to gather real-world data on its performance. 🚀 The Ongoing Quest for Oblique Wings: Despite challenges, oblique wings remain a viable concept for large transports, although widespread adoption has been slow due to industry conservatism. The concept of oblique wings challenges traditional notions of aircraft design and holds the potential to revolutionize aviation, offering faster and more efficient flight with reduced environmental impact. 🌟 Track the Trend: Stay ahead of the curve and explore the possibilities, follow me on Linkedin.com/in/psmahesh ⛷❄🏂🌄 "Credits: 🌟 All rights and credits for the content presented are reserved for their respective owners. 📚 For attribution or content removal requests, please contact me. 📩 Only used for Academic Learning/Sharing good work purpose, giving due credit to respective owner 📚 Thank you, and God bless. 🙏"

VerdeGo Aero has secured a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract under NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s SBIR Ignite program to demonstrate its VH‑3–185 hybrid-electric powerplant's capabilities for electric aircraft. This initiative, aimed at fostering innovation in high-growth small businesses, supports VerdeGo in advancing its technology towards commercial viability. Eric Bartsch, CEO of VerdeGo Aero, expressed gratitude for being selected, highlighting the VH‑3's efficiency in enabling electric aircraft to achieve necessary range and endurance. Coupled with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the VH‑3 offers a fully sustainable power solution. Powered by a custom SMA SR305 engine, certified by EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency and validated by FAA, the VH‑3–185 delivers 185 kW (249 hp) to electric motors, ensuring efficient operations with a fuel burn of about 10 gallons per hour at full throttle. Dave Spitzer, VP of Product Development at VerdeGo, emphasized the VH‑3’s potential to significantly reduce weight compared to battery-only systems in eVTOL aircraft, enhancing operational efficiency and flight duration. Riccardo Roiati, Principal Investigator for the study, added excitement about showcasing the VH‑3’s flexibility and efficiency to NASA and the global aerospace community. #AvfoilNews #ElectricAircraft #Innovation #SBIR #NASA #VerdeGoAero #SustainableAviation Read the article on our blog! https://lnkd.in/gYnctTzv

🎤 Redefining Energy TECH - Ep25: From NASA to Next-Gen: Charting the Course of Electric Flight (1/2) #applepodcast https://lnkd.in/ekHZU8Mt #spotify https://lnkd.in/ehJpYYmp In a captivating episode of "Redefining Energy Tech," host Michael Barnard welcomed Kevin Antcliff, the head of product at Xwing, to discuss the transformative trends in the aviation industry. Kevin, who has an impressive background with a 13-year tenure at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, shared his journey from a childhood fascination with aerospace to leading product vision at X Wing, a startup focusing on autonomous aviation. At NASA, Kevin was deeply involved in projects related to urban air mobility and autonomy mapping, experiences that fortified his belief in the future of unmanned flight. The conversation delved into the #aviation industry's current challenges, including the significant pilot shortages, the high operational and crew expenses, turnover rates, and the restrictive regulatory environment. An important part of their discussion highlighted the advantages of electric aircraft, such as lower certification and maintenance costs and operational savings, which stand in stark contrast to traditional planes. Furthermore, they explored the concept of #regionalairmobility (RAM), emphasizing its potential to utilize existing airport infrastructure to enhance connectivity. This segment brought to light the historical backdrop of the abundance of airports in the US following World War II and the impact of liability concerns on aircraft manufacturing until recent regulatory changes encouraged new entrants into the small plane production market. The episode painted a picture of an aviation industry at a pivotal point, moving towards increased autonomy and electrification, driven by the need for cost efficiency, safety improvements, and the leveraging of RAM to improve regional connectivity. Kevin's insights from his NASA days, particularly his work on mapping the autonomy landscape and drafting a white paper on RAM, provided valuable context to understand the ongoing shifts in the industry. #energy #cleantech #future #investment #climateimpact #innovation #aviation

Many of humankind’s greatest #innovations have been inspired by nature. Biomimicry - the art of drawing inspiration from nature – has been a key source of knowledge that assisted in the creation of the flight technologies of today.  Delve into the fascinating world of #aerospace biomimicry ➡️ Airbus takes cues from the “V-shaped” formation of migrating geese to showcase the fello'fly demonstrator's efficient flight paths that leverage free lift, reduce engine thrust, and enhance fuel efficiency. Lufthansa and partners introduce #AeroSHARK technology, mimicking the hydrodynamic skin of sharks, to outfit their Boeing 777 fleet 🦈. The result? Reduced aerodynamic drag and lower CO2 emissions.  Boeing created the illusive bird of prey, designed with gull-shaped wings, to explore stealth applications.  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration MADCAT ventures into the future by adding a skin atop the flexible wing resembling reptilian scales or bird feathers, with the overall design aiming to reduce airframe weight and adapt to varying weather conditions. Have you come across designs inspired by the wonders of the natural world? Share your insights below 👇 

In Part 2 of our #WhisperDemos series you can see our Demo Drone in flight. Our ultra-quiet propulsor blends into the background, providing a seamlessly silent flight from 250 ft. To put things in perspective, we’re quieter than rainfall, a quiet office space, or even a normal conversation. Not only that, we require just a fraction of the power to propel our vehicle compared to others in the space. We achieved this through rapid design iteration, numerous flight tests, and a stellar team. This is the key to unlocking a truly considerate and compelling future of flight. Ultra-quiet engines are easy to miss - wear headphones and listen carefully to our fan below. ✈ Interested in joining us? https://lnkd.in/eiuQi4B8 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration SOFWERX AFWERX Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) ARPA-E Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (MAC) #whisper #quiet #electric #propulsion #drones #aviation #innovation