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Boeing Subsidiary's New X-Plane Sprints to Next Design Phase

May 24, 2024 Eric Sorensen
Boeing Subsidiary's New X-Plane Sprints to Next Design Phase
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Boeing Subsidiary's New X-Plane Sprints to Next Design Phase
May 24, 2024
Eric Sorensen

Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences has wrapped up the conceptual design review for a new high-speed X-plane that can liftoff vertically. So far, the development has been a success, and the concept has been chosen to continue work on a preliminary design review. 

The X-plane is being developed for DARPA's SPRINT program, which stands for Speed and Runway Independent Technologies. The project aims to design, build and fly an aircraft that is fast and doesn't rely on a runway for takeoff and landing.

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Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences has wrapped up the conceptual design review for a new high-speed X-plane that can liftoff vertically. So far, the development has been a success, and the concept has been chosen to continue work on a preliminary design review. 

The X-plane is being developed for DARPA's SPRINT program, which stands for Speed and Runway Independent Technologies. The project aims to design, build and fly an aircraft that is fast and doesn't rely on a runway for takeoff and landing.

Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.