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Thu, December 12, 2024

GE Aerospace, NASA flight tests accelerate contrails science


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  GE Aerospace and NASA recently partnered on flight tests to help further the aviation industry's understanding of contrails, using new test methods and technologies. Source: GE Aerospace In November 2024,

The article from FlightGlobal discusses a collaborative project between GE Aerospace and NASA aimed at advancing the understanding of contrail formation and their environmental impact. The initiative involves flight tests using a NASA DC-8 aircraft equipped with GE's adaptive cycle engine technology. These tests are part of a broader effort to study how engine emissions contribute to contrail formation, which could lead to the development of engines that produce fewer or less persistent contrails. The project also explores the potential of these engines to reduce fuel burn and emissions, aligning with global efforts to mitigate aviation's climate impact. The tests are designed to gather data on how different engine settings and atmospheric conditions affect contrail characteristics, with the ultimate goal of informing future engine designs and operational strategies to minimize environmental footprints.

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