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Integrated Aviation Systems Program

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Integrated Aviation Systems program cover graphic showing the different types of aircraft being currently worked on. X-59, X-66, GE and magniX electric aircraft, and a F-15.

In this photo, NASA’s X-59 aircraft is shown at sunrise at the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. Open desert can be seen behind the aircraft. The X-59’s design features a long nose, approximately one-third of the aircraft’s nearly 100-foot length, swept-back wings, and an engine mounted on top and toward the rear of the fuselage.

Integrated Aviation Systems Program

NASA’s Integrated Aviation Systems Program conducts research and demonstrations of advanced technologies that contribute to faster and more efficient air travel.

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Kate McMurtry

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Integrated Aviation Systems Program Leadership

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Kate McMurtry

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Christopher J. Williams

Deputy Director (Acting)

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IASP Projects

IASP pursues its research goals across these projects.

Flight Demos and Capabilities (FDC)

This project conducts complex and integrated flight research demonstrations in support of ARMD programs. FDC also operates, sustains and enhances the specific flight research and test capabilities – from test and support aircraft to a full test range – needed to achieve technical goals in ARMD’s Strategic Plan, other NASA mission directorate activities and national strategic needs.

Subsonic Flight Demonstrator (SFD)

The purpose of the Subsonic Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project is to engage with industry and other government organizations to identify, select, and mature key airframe technologies—such as new wing designs—that have a high probability of transition to the next‑generation single‑aisle-seat class airliner.

Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD)

The EPFD project conducts ground and flight tests of electrified aircraft propulsion (EAP) technologies to enable a new generation of electric-powered aircraft. NASA is collaborating with industry partners to demonstrate these technologies by using existing aircraft that will be flown with EAP systems and components.

Integrated Aviation Systems Program Videos

Watch informative videos on the various Integrated Aviation Systems Program projects.

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Quesst Mission

Interested in flying to your next destination in half the time? NASA’s Quesst mission is to lead a government-industry team to collect data that could make commercial supersonic flight over land possible, dramatically reducing air travel time in the United States or anywhere in the world. The centerpiece of the mission is the X-59 aircraft.

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Research Solicitations

Find opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems.

NASA Aeronautics Strategic Implementation Plan, shows an artist illustration of the earth with grass covering the land mass of North and South America as well as Europe. There are airplane silhouettes flying on top of the globe. Also, around the globe are the 6 Strategic Thrusts that support the ARMD portfolio.

ARMD Strategic Vision

The Strategic Implementation Plan sets forth the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate vision for aeronautical research aimed at the next 25 years and beyond. Read this important document here.

NASA Aeronautics Research Institute

The NASA Aeronautics Research Institute promotes innovation in aeronautics across a broad spectrum of aeronautical challenges in the nation’s air transportation system. Learn about them here.

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NASA Advisory Council Aeronautics Committee

The NASA Advisory Council’s aeronautics committee advises the agency’s leadership on strategic plans, programs, and other matters pertinent to aeronautics research. Public input at meetings is welcome. Read more here.