GE, NASA Team Up For Contrail Tests

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NASA and GE Aerospace will evaluate aircraft wake scanning technology during flight tests starting Nov. 18, as part of efforts to improve the industry’s understanding of contrails—thought to be a key contributor to aviation’s impact on the Earth’s atmosphere. Flights for the Contrail Optical Depth...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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