Advanced Air Vehicles Program
Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) studies, evaluates and develops technologies and capabilities for new aircraft systems, and also explores far-future concepts that hold promise for revolutionary air-travel improvements.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (PD)
Dr. Nateri Madavan
DEPUTY PD (Acting)
Maureen Kudlac
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AAVP Leadership
Learn more about the leadership for the Advanced Air Vehicles Program.
Projects
AAVP pursues its research goals across these projects.
Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM)
The HiCAM project addresses an aviation industry need for more rapid production of composite aircraft to meet increasing global demand for lightweight transport aircraft.
High-Speed Flight (HSF)
The HSF project develops fundamental and applied technologies that enable reusable, high-speed, airbreathing, commercial flight from Mach 1 to Mach 5—and above!
Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools (SVTT)
SVTT subsonic aircraft research enables revolutionary advancements in future aircraft performance to keep the nation ahead of global competitors.
Advanced Air Vehicles Program Videos
Watch informational videos on NASA’s Advanced Air Vehicles Program and the exciting work NASA is doing to better aviation.
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Quesst Mission
Interested in flying to your next destination in half the time? NASA's Quesst mission is to lead a government-industry team to collect data that could make commercial supersonic flight over land possible, dramatically reducing air travel time in the United States or anywhere in the world. The centerpiece of the mission is the X-59 aircraft.
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Research Solicitations
Find opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems.
ARMD Strategic Vision
The Strategic Implementation Plan sets forth the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate vision for aeronautical research aimed at the next 25 years and beyond. Read this important document here.
NASA Aeronautics Research Institute
The NASA Aeronautics Research Institute promotes innovation in aeronautics across a broad spectrum of aeronautical challenges in the nation’s air transportation system. Learn about them here.
NASA Advisory Council Aeronautics Committee
The NASA Advisory Council's aeronautics committee advises the agency's leadership on strategic plans, programs, and other matters pertinent to aeronautics research. Public input at meetings is welcome. Read more here.
Aeronautics STEM & Learning Resources
Explore hands-on activities, interactive lesson plans, educator guides, and other downloadable content about aeronautics.
