CATNLF Wing Technology Flight Testing
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Hampton, Virginia, United States
Source: RBC-Ukraine
NASA has begun flight testing an innovative wing technology called CATNLF (Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow) that aims to reduce fuel consumption for commercial airlines by up to 10%. The technology maintains stable laminar airflow over the wing surface, allowing smoother air flow and reducing fuel burn and emissions. Testing is conducted using an F-15B fighter jet with a vertical flight
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Commercial
- Location
- Hampton, Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- RBC-Ukraine
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Description | NASA has begun flight testing an innovative wing technology called CATNLF (Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow) that aims to reduce fuel consumption for commercial airlines by up to 10%. The technology maintains stable laminar airflow over the wing surface, allowing smoother air flow and reducing fuel burn and emissions. Testing is conducted using an F-15B fighter jet with a vertical flight wing model attached under its fuselage to simulate real atmospheric conditions. |
Original sector | Aviation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Virginia |
City | Hampton |
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Source | RBC-Ukraine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-25 |
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