A young child looking at the blended wing body aircraft model.

Future Aircraft Shape Inspires Future Pilot

Arthur Sears examines a model of a Hybrid Wing Body aircraft, a NASA vision for a future airliner that could use 50 percent less fuel, produce 50 percent less emissions and produce less noise compared to today's commercial jets.

Image Credit: NASA / Jay Levine

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