NASA Scientists launch New Aviation Horizons

Q.  NASA scientists have put in the sky a new array of X-planes or experimental aircraft- What are these X-planes called?
- Published on 26 Apr 16

a. New Aviation Horizons
b. Fresh Aviation Horizons
c. International Aviation Horizons
d. None of the above

ANSWER: New Aviation Horizons
 
NASA scientists have made preparations to put in the sky an array of new X-planes or experimental aircraft -including a quiet supersonic jet -to demonstrate advanced technologies that will push back the frontiers of aviation.
  • Goals include showcasing how airliners can burn half the fuel and generate 75% less pollution during each flight as compared to now, while also being much quieter than today's jets -perhaps even when flying supersonic.
  • NASA’s renewed emphasis on X-planes is called "New Aviation Horizons”.
  • The plan is to design, build and fly the series of X-planes during the next 10 years as a means to accelerate the adoption of advanced green aviation technologies by industry.

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