Shaped Memory Actuators Under Test At Airbus

TOULOUSE—Airbus is evaluating an energy-saving, passively controlled engine nacelle cooling system as part of overall efforts to improve efficiency and reduce complexity in current and future propulsion systems. The passively actuated system opens and closes a scoop inlet in the engine casing that...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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