X-planes

NASA plans to build electric-powered airplane 'Maxwell'

To bring more efficient, quieter and environmentally friendly aircraft, the US space agency NASA is planing to build an electric-powered airplane designated as X-57.

Jun 18, 2016, 12:42 PM IST

NASA gears up for NextGen supersonic X-planes

Called "New Aviation Horizons", NASA's renewed emphasis on X-planes was announced as part of the US budget for the fiscal year that begins from October 1 this year.

Apr 24, 2016, 21:27 PM IST

NASA gives nod to quieter supersonic passenger jet

Aeronautics company Lockheed Martin will receive about $20 million over 17 months for the Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) preliminary design work.

Mar 01, 2016, 10:37 AM IST