Aeronautics Research
With more than a century of aviation research heritage, NASA’s aeronautical innovators have developed technology through the years that makes air travel safer, faster, and more sustainable. Their contributions are so widespread that every U.S. airplane and air traffic control tower has something from NASA built right in.
NASA Aeronautics Technical Excellence
Presented here are a collection of hand-picked stories that showcase the aviation technology NASA is working on — or has worked on and turned over to others for use in the National Airspace System. This page will be updated with new content at the beginning of each month.
NASA Has Helped Hush Aircraft Engine Noise for Decades
NASA Has Helped Hush Aircraft Engine Noise for Decades
Piazza Knows How to Manage the Heat
Whether it’s a hot re-entry or just the California desert in summer, some people handle the heat better.
NASA Armstrong Supports Wind Study
Wind affects all aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing. It’s especially critical for new types of transportation. A new NASA…
NASA Software Developers Take Autonomy from Simulation to Flight
Self-flying air taxis may create a new era of transportation opportunities for passengers and cargo, shortening travel time using autonomous…
NASA Uses New Air Taxi Ride Simulator to Test Passenger Comfort
To create a future where air taxis are a regular form of transportation, passengers need to be comfortable. That’s why…
Idaho Students get Hands-On with NASA Technology
University of Idaho students learned real-world engineering skills during the 2022-2023 school year while advancing two NASA technologies – a…
Flying with NASA – Digital-Fly-By-Wire
One of NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s greatest contributions to commercial aviation is something that passengers never see – digital…
What is the Vertical Motion Simulator?
The world’s largest flight simulator for high-fidelity testing of new and experimental aircraft and spacecraft designs Driven by powerful motors…
Updates from NASA’s HyTEC Engine Core Project Show Progress
NASA has made significant progress toward its goal of creating a more fuel-efficient jet engine core for next-generation sustainable commercial…
NASA Armstrong Tests Model of Efficient Wing
NASA researchers have completed testing on a scale model of a unique aircraft wing, gaining data that will help build…
On the Fly: NASA Researchers Map Air Taxi Maneuvers in Simulator
In a world that runs on data, computer simulations are among our most powerful tools for investigating any scenario. The…
NASA’s Autonomous Aircraft Decision Tech Gets Simulated Urban Test
Cities are complicated places to fly, presenting challenges – both known and unpredictable – for current and future air vehicles.…
Other Aeronautics topics
Supersonic Flight
Research about flying faster than the speed of sound.
Flight Innovation
Stories about pioneering the frontiers of 21st century flight.
Drones & You
All about new ways to get from here to there in the air.
Green Aviation Tech
Learn about research to make aviation more sustainable.
Air Traffic Solutions
Read about how NASA is opening up the sky for all.
NASA Aircraft
Information about NASA's fleet of aircraft.
Science in the Air
News about using NASA aircraft to better understand our world.
