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Boeing Net-Zero Emissions Transonic Truss-Braced Low-Drag Wing

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As reported in Aviation Week & Space Technology’s Dec. 26, 2022-January 15, 2023 issue, NASA’s Sustainable Flight Partnership (SFNP) program targets net-zero emissions in commercial aviation by 2050. One of the aircraft concepts discussed in the article is the Boeing net-zero emissions transonic truss-based design featuring a high aspect ratio main wing. Multiple airframe designs and propulsion technologies are being evaluated in the SFNP program. NASA is seeking a 25% - 30% improvement in efficiency...

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