Langley Aeronautics Expertise
Langley Aeronautics Focus Areas
The Aeronautics Research Directorate is transforming how we fly.
Super and Hypersonics
Guiding Supersonic and Hypersonic research that takes place in Langley's wind tunnels.
Advanced Air Mobility
Leading AAM research in traffic operation labs and at a live-flight BVLOS-capable range.
Sustainable Aviation
Enabling sustainable aviation research in various wind tunnels and field studies.
Future Airspace and Safety
Facilitating development of future air space and pilot safety systems in labs and live-flight tests
NASA Composite Manufacturing Initiative Gains Two New Members
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and Fives Machining Systems Inc. have joined 20 other organizations to support NASA’s Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing…
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Missions
The Quesst Mission
Quesst is NASA's mission to demonstrate how the X-59 can fly supersonic without generating loud sonic booms and then survey what people hear when it flies overhead. Reaction to the quieter sonic "thumps" will be shared with regulators who will then consider writing new sound-based rules to lift the ban on faster-than-sound flight over land.
Sustainable Flight National Partnership
NASA Aeronautics is engaging with industry, academia, and other agencies through our Sustainable Flight National Partnership (SFNP) to accomplish the aviation community’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Advanced Air Mobility Mission
NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) research will transform our communities by bringing the movement of people and goods off the ground, on demand, and into the sky. This air transportation system of the future will include low-altitude passenger transport, cargo delivery, and public service capabilities.
First Look at Hybrid Electric Research Aircraft
In a special unveiling ceremony on Aug. 22, 2024, the public received a first look at magniX’s Dash 7 aircraft…
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Support of ARMD Programs
Advanced Air Vehicles Program
ARD assists the Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) in studying, evaluating, and developing technologies and capabilities for new aircraft systems. The AAVP also explores far-future concepts that offer promising prospects for revolutionary improvements in air travel.
Airspace Operations and Safety Program
ARD is working with the Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP), Federal Aviation Administration, industry, and academic partners to conceive and develop cutting-edge technologies for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).
Integrated Aviation Systems Program
ARD is collaborating with the Integrated Aviation Systems Program (IASP) to conduct system-level research and develop advanced aeronautic technologies for future air vehicles and operational systems.
Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program
ARD is working with the Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program (TACP) to develop innovative concepts and capabilities that inspire new solutions, enable creative design, and lead to transformative aviation technologies.
Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities Portfolio
ARD assists the portfolio office for Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities in executing strategic initiatives to preserve and enhance NASA's world-class National Wind Tunnel facilities and research and test capabilities.
Langley's Facilities
NASA's first field center, Langley has world-class capabilities, expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities. Take a tour of Langley Research Center's facilities and see how our wonder changes the world.
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