New Testing Technology To Benefit Development Of Greener Aircraft

Airbus A380 model

Airbus displayed videogrammetry (right wing) and optic fiber (left wing) measurement techniques on an A380 model at the Aerospace Test and Development Show in Toulouse.

Credit: Thierry Dubois/AW&ST
The next generation of aircraft will benefit from new design tools, such as Airbus’ digital design, manufacturing and services. The quest to meet performance goals, especially lower fuel consumption, will be assisted by new instrumentation and test facilities in the research and technology phase...
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. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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