Airbus is testing a new type of experimental wing that the company thinks could revolutionize the way planes fly. The new wing model took off for the first time from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France on November 6.
If the tests are successful, Airbus could find a revolutionary way to reduce fuel consumption by improving the way planes use their wings. Airbus states that the project is focused on accelerating and applying technologies that will improve and optimize wing aerodynamics and performance for all future aircraft.
Our ⚪️🔵 flying demonstrator, the #eXtraPerformanceWing, has taken off for the first time – kicking off a series of flight tests to explore new features and technologies that could help reduce fuel burn.
What’s next? The integration of innovative new wings inspired by nature.… pic.twitter.com/GADBCqhIcz— Airbus (@Airbus) November 6, 2023
Airbus has equipped its Citation VII aircraft with a new experimental wing that the company says is compatible with new engine solutions and configurations to help reduce its aircraft’s CO2 emissions. The burning of fossil fuels, such as those used in gasoline, continues to fuel the climate change our planet is experiencing, and Airbus is just one of many companies trying to take some steps to reduce the emissions created by humanity’s different industries.
The company did not share what exactly was new about the experimental wings or how much they would reduce the carbon footprint if they were truly successful and used more. But this is just one of many projects Airbus is working on to reduce emissions from planes and make them more fuel efficient.
Although we don’t know the details of the new wing experiment, it is pleasing to see that companies are looking for better ways to reduce the amount of fuel used in huge vehicles such as airplanes. Although these are essentially due to the need to reduce fuel costs, they are also a positive development in terms of climate change.
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