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The Trump administration has launched a three-year pilot program through the FAA to fast-track the development and testing of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), aiming to establish U.S. leadership in airspace technology, with participation from companies like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation.
Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan set a new altitude record for solar-powered planes by reaching 9,521 meters, surpassing the previous 15-year-old record, and briefly crossed paths with a commercial airliner, symbolizing the future of decarbonized aviation.
This article highlights 12 of the weirdest X-plane designs, showcasing the innovative and unconventional aircraft developed by NASA and other organizations. From the Stiletto, a supersonic aircraft resembling a plague doctor's mask, to the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric plane, these X-planes push the boundaries of flight. Other notable designs include the Bell X-5 with variable wing sweep, the Grumman X-29 with forward-swept wings, and the X-15, a rocket-powered plane that set records for speed and altitude. The article also mentions ongoing projects like the X-59 QueSST, a supersonic plane designed to fly without a sonic boom.