![Artist illustration of the X-59 (vehicle used for the Quesst mission) in flight over water and land.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lbfd-overview3b-e1663782146439.jpg?w=1041)
Aeronautics Research Directorate
Langley’s Aeronautics Research Directorate (ARD) is innovating and developing faster, more efficient vehicles and airspace management systems to ensure sustainable operations in the future. We aim to make aviation more affordable, safer, and responsive to the current constraints while minimizing environmental impact.
Langley Aeronautics Projects
Aeronautics at NASA
NASA Aeronautics airplanes support the agency’s science programs and flight operations. NASA is with you when you fly!
Learn More![This is a graphic outlining the Revised NASA Aeronautics Vision for Aviation.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/slide1.jpg?w=1024)
Support of ARMD Programs
The NASA Academy at Langley
Langley’s NASA Academy participants experience the challenges aerospace professionals face while conducting their research.
Learn More about The NASA Academy at Langley![](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2021-academy-group-shot-scaled-1.jpg?w=2048)
NASA'S Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
Blue Skies expands engagement between universities and NASA’s University Innovation Project, industry, and government partners by providing an opportunity for multi-disciplinary teams of students to tackle significant challenges for the aviation industry through a new project theme each year.
Learn More![Gateways to Blue Skies logo with a cloud-filled sky, and a globe filled with varied-body type aircraft](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/edu_srch_blue_skies_competition.png?w=320)