DLR-Led Flight Tests Of CFM-Powered Airbus Advance Contrail Science

view of the Airbus A321neo from the DLR Falcon
Credit: DLR
German aerospace research center DLR has released the results of the flight tests conducted with Airbus and CFM International in 2023, revealing new mechanisms in contrail formation. Contrails have an overall harmful impact on climate, and the aviation industry has begun exploring ways to reduce...
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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