Flight Innovation
NASA’s aeronautics research can be sorted into several categories, such as sustainable aviation, supersonic flight, drones, and air traffic management. But not all of NASA’s aeronautical investigations fit perfectly into a specific category. This page collects those stories of flight innovation from NASA, with an emphasis on NASA’s research collaborations with academia.

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NASA Small Business Funding Enables Aircraft Inspection by Drone
A small business called Near Earth Autonomy developed a time-saving solution using drones for pre-flight checks of commercial airliners through…
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Supersonic Flight
Research about flying faster than the speed of sound.

Flight Innovation
Stories about pioneering the frontiers of 21st century flight.

Drones & You
All about new ways to get from here to there in the air.

Ultra-Efficient Aviation
Learn about research to make aviation more sustainable.

Air Traffic Solutions
Read about how NASA is opening up the sky for all.

















































