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Spinoff story
‘Digital Winglets’ for Real-Time Flight Paths
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
To improve aircraft efficiency and reduce emissions, Langley Research Center developed software that finds optimal routes for airplanes in flight. Through a NASA licensing agreement, APiJET LLC of Seattle built this technology into a commercial plane-routing product, allowing airlines to save both time and fuel.