Airbus has initiated a new flight-test campaign for its Wing of Tomorrow program, aiming to evaluate high-span wings for future single-aisle aircraft. Over the next three years, full-scale wing extensions will be fitted to an A321neo to assess their performance and impact on aircraft handling in real flight conditions. This initiative seeks to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel burn by exploring longer, lighter, and more slender wing designs, building on previous ground-based demonstrators and significant government funding. AI
IMPACT This advancement in aerodynamic efficiency could lead to more fuel-efficient aircraft, impacting the aviation industry's environmental footprint.
RANK_REASON This is a research and technology program update from an aerospace company, involving flight testing of new wing designs. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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- Aerospace Technology Institute
- Airbus
- Department for Business and Trade
- Innovate UK
- Sue Partridge
- Wing of Tomorrow
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