Airbus Preps Morphing Wing For 2026 Test To Feed A320 Successor Study

ground vibration testing

Before taxi tests in 2026, the aircraft with Airbus' Extra Performance Wing is slated to undergo ground vibration and wing-loading tests this year.

Credit: Airbus UpNext
Under the Extra Performance Wing research and technology project, Airbus is exploring what could become a major aerodynamic improvement on a future narrowbody. Airbus is conducting the research as part of its technology selection process for an A320 successor—called the next-generation single-aisle...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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