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Integrated Aviation Systems Program

NASA’s Integrated Aviation Systems Program matures technologies through flight to enable industry adoption for faster and more efficient air travel, expanded markets, and bolstered U.S. competitiveness.

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IASP Projects

IASP pursues its research goals across these projects.

Flight Demos and Capabilities (FDC)

The Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities (FDC) project conducts complex and integrated flight research demonstrations in support of NASA’s aeronautics research programs.

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Subsonic Flight Demonstrator (SFD)

The purpose of the Subsonic Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project is to engage with industry and other government organizations to identify, select, and mature key airframe technologies—such as new wing designs—that have a high probability of transition to the next‑generation single‑aisle-seat class airliner.

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Low Boom Flight Demonstrator (LBFD)

The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator (LBFD) project oversees the development of the X-59 research aircraft, which will use quiet supersonic technologies to fly over communities as part of the Quesst mission.

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Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD)

The EPFD project conducts ground and flight tests of electrified aircraft propulsion (EAP) technologies to enable a new generation of electric-powered aircraft. NASA is collaborating with industry partners to demonstrate these technologies by using existing aircraft that will be flown with EAP systems and components.

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Quesst Mission

Interested in flying to your next destination in half the time? NASA's Quesst mission is to lead a government-industry team to collect data that could make commercial supersonic flight over land possible, dramatically reducing air travel time in the United States or anywhere in the world. The centerpiece of the mission is the X-59 aircraft.

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Research Solicitations

Find opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems.

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ARMD Strategic Vision

The Strategic Implementation Plan sets forth the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate vision for aeronautical research aimed at the next 25 years and beyond. Read this important document here.

NASA Aeronautics Research Institute

The NASA Aeronautics Research Institute promotes innovation in aeronautics across a broad spectrum of aeronautical challenges in the nation’s air transportation system. Learn about them here.

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NASA Advisory Council Aeronautics Committee

The NASA Advisory Council's aeronautics committee advises the agency's leadership on strategic plans, programs, and other matters pertinent to aeronautics research. Public input at meetings is welcome. Read more here.

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Aeronautics STEM & Learning Resources

Explore hands-on activities, interactive lesson plans, educator guides, and other downloadable content about aeronautics.

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Supersonic Flight

Research about flying faster than the speed of sound.

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Flight Innovation

Stories about pioneering the frontiers of 21st century flight.

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Drones & You

All about new ways to get from here to there in the air.

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Ultra-Efficient Aviation

Learn about research to make aviation more sustainable.

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Air Traffic Solutions

Read about how NASA is opening up the sky for all.

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