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Aircraft Geared Architecture Reduces Fuel Cost and Noise
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
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Overview
In an effort to increase fuel efficiency and reduce noise in commercial airplanes, NASA aeronautics teamed up with East Hartford, Connecticut-based Pratt & Whitney through a Space Act Agreement to help the company increase the efficiency of its turbofan engine. The company_s new PurePower line of engines is 15 percent more fuel-efficient and up to 75 percent quieter than its competitors.