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Completed TRL 2 (started at 1, targeting 4)
Reduce Nitrous Oxide (NOx) emissions from fuel-flexible combustors to 80% below the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP)/6 standard with minimal impacts on weight, noise, or component life.
Reduce aircraft emissions at both ground level (80% below the CAEP6 LTO NOx standard) and cruise conditions to reduce the impact of aircraft operations on both local air quality and the environment (TRL3 by end of FY19).
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