Boeing and NASA have teamed up to develop a revolutionary aircraft called the X-66A, with the goal of helping the United States reach its goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The X-66A is based on the aircraft MD-90, but will undergo significant modification, such as shortening the fuselage, replacing wings and engines. The result will be a demonstrator aircraft with long, thin wings, bottom-mounted engines and an aerodynamic truss system for support. Here’s where PartYard comes in, which provides the necessary materials for the manufacture and modification of this aircraft, as well as materials for any military equipment.
The design, known as the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing, was submitted by Boeing to NASA’S Sustainable Flight Demonstrator program. The X-66A aircraft was designated by the United States Air Force and is intended to serve as an example of a new generation of more sustainable single-aisle aircraft.
The X-66A will be built, tested and flown in full scale, using the Transonic Braided Wing concept. NASA and Boeing hope this experimental aircraft will demonstrate energy-saving and emission-reducing technologies needed by the aviation industry. The aim is to make aircraft greener, cleaner and quiter, opening up new possibilities for the aerospace sector and for passengers.
The Airplane X designation is awarded by the United States Air Force to experimental aircraft development programs that seek to creat revolutionary configurations. Although the X-66A is a research aircraft and not a prototype for mass production, it is expected that the lessons learned from this project can shape the future of aviation and contribute to the reduction of emissions in the sector. Single-aisle aircraft currently account for nearly half of global aviation emissions due to their intesive use. Therefore, creating more sustainable aircraft of this type can have a significant impact on reduving emissions.
The Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project is an initiative of NASA’s Integrated Aviation Systems Program, which is part of the agency’s National Sustainable Flight Partnership. NASA will invest $425 Million over seven years, while Boeing and its partners will contribute the remaining funding, estimated at approximately $725 million. NASA will also provide technical expertise and access to its facilities to support the development of this advanced aerospace project.
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