List of experimental aircraft - Wikipedia
A group of 1950s NACA research aircraft. As used here, an experimental or research and development aircraft, sometimes also called an X-plane, is one which is designed or substantially adapted to investigate novel flight technologies. [1] [2] [3]
11 Futuristic Plane Designs That Might Become a Reality Soon
Apr 6, 2020 · While currently only a concept plane, this could be kind of plane that all of us could be traveling on in the not too distant future. At present, the concept envisages the use of batteries...
These new Airbus concept aircraft have one thing in common
Airbus’ three zero-emission “concept” aircraft – known as ZEROe – are all hybrid-hydrogen aircraft. This means they are powered by modified gas turbine engines that burn liquid hydrogen as fuel.
N3-X | Glenn Research Center | NASA
Jun 14, 2023 · The NASA N3-X is a revolutionary aircraft concept striving to make future commercial air travel more efficient, convenient, and sustainable.
Future aircraft - Airbus
A new generation of low-emission aircraft will be built with lightweight, durable and sustainably sourced materials such as advanced composites, bio-fibres and bio-sourced resins. Design choices will extend to the future aircraft’s overall architecture, from engines and their position on the airframe to wing span and even foldable wingtips.
7 Future Aircraft Concepts That Could Change Aviation
Jun 27, 2017 · Here are seven new aerial concepts that could become a reality in the near future: Eviation’s all-electric aircraft. Photo courtesy of Eviation Aircraft Ltd. Eviation, a startup company...
Airplane Concepts | Glenn Research Center | NASA
Aug 3, 2017 · A number of hybrid and turboelectric airplane concepts have been explored through a combination of NASA, industry, academia and other government agencies. For regional jets and larger planes, the design configurations generally fall into three categories: partially turboelectric, fully turboelectric, and hybrid electric.
Beauty of Future Airplanes is More than Skin Deep - NASA
May 17, 2010 · Just beneath the skin of these concepts lie breakthrough airframe and propulsion technologies designed to help the commercial aircraft of tomorrow fly significantly quieter, cleaner, and more fuel-efficiently, with more passenger comfort, and to more of America’s airports.
Airbus reveals new zero-emission concept aircraft
Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. These concepts each represent a different approach to achieving zero-emission flight, exploring various technology pathways and aerodynamic configurations in order to support the Company’s ambition of leading the way ...
Aircraft Concepts of the Future From Airbus, Embraer - Business Insider
Dec 5, 2022 · Airlines like United and Delta have invested millions into futuristic aircraft as the industry battles rising fuel prices and sustainability concerns