Airbus Moves Formation Flight Project Focus From Controllers To Pilots

Airbus aircraft inflight
Credit: Airbus/S. Ramadier
LYON—After making progress with air traffic control procedures for fuel-saving formation flights, Airbus is transitioning its fello’fly project work to the flight deck. While the aerodynamic principle of wake energy retrieval is mastered, implementing it in real-world operations is taking years...
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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