Daily Memo: Research Toward Lower-Drag Wing Intensifies In Europe

The Flipased project involved a small-scale uncrewed aircraft to test flutter control laws.

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Future wings will be designed with better aircraft fuel efficiency in mind, meaning engineers will explore every way to cut their drag. One contributor, induced drag, can be reduced by increasing the aspect ratio, or slenderness. Another drag contributor originates in the front surface area. Design...
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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