Tag: aircraft design
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A220: The Maverick — Inside Airbus’s Groundbreaking Docuseries
Airbus Unveils a New Chapter in Aviation Storytelling Airbus is expanding its storytelling ambitions with the second edition of its original documentary series. Aiming to pull back the curtain on aviation innovation, the four-episode digital journey titled “A220: The Maverick” premieres on November 24 on YouTube. The series centers on the A220, a game-changing small…
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Blended Wings: The Sci-Fi Aircraft Concept Poised to Change Our Skies
What is a blended-wing aircraft (BWA)? Blended-wing aircraft fuse the fuselage and wings into a single, continuous shell rather than using a distinct body attached to a separate wing. This design aims to reduce drag, improve lift, and increase fuel efficiency by creating a more aerodynamically seamless profile. For decades, researchers have toyed with the…
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Blended wings: The sci-fi aircraft concept that could appear at an airport near you
Introduction: A design with a sci‑fi edge The idea of a blended-wing aircraft—where the fuselage and wings form a single, seamless structure—has moved from the realm of speculative design to practical research. Once a visual novelty in concept art, the blended-wing approach is starting to appear in serious aerospace discussions as airlines and manufacturers search…
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Blended Wings: How This Sci‑Fi Aircraft Could Land at Our Airports
What is a blended-wing aircraft? A blended-wing aircraft, often referred to as a blended-wing body (BWB), combines the fuselage and wings into a single, continuous shell. Unlike conventional airliners, where a distinct, cylindrical fuselage sits atop a separate wing, a BWB merges both into one cohesive structure. This design promises improved aerodynamic efficiency, reduced drag,…