August 7, 2023

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Airlines to Support NASA-Boeing Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project
(SOURCE: ASIAN AVIATION)

Boeing and NASA will collaborate with U.S. airlines to advise the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project and development of the X-66A research aircraft. As part of a new sustainability coalition, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines will provide input on operational efficiencies, maintenance, handling characteristics and airport compatibility. NASA and Boeing also unveiled the new X-66A livery at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

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