Airbus: unveils latest fello'fly project
(CercleFinance.com) - Airbus has unveiled fello'fly, its latest demonstrator project inspired by biomimicry, that is set to boost the environmental performance of commercial aircraft.
It will also make a significant impact on emissions reduction for the aviation industry.
Airbus' fello'fly project aims to demonstrate the technical, operational and commercial viability of two aircraft flying together for long-haul flights.
"Through fello'fly, a follower aircraft will retrieve the energy lost by the wake of a leader aircraft, by flying in the smooth updraft of air it creates. This provides lift to the follower aircraft allowing it to decrease engine thrust and therefore reduce fuel consumption in the range of 5-10% per trip," the company explained.
"This highlights the importance Airbus places on driving industry-wide activities to achieve emissions reductions targets defined by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP)."
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It will also make a significant impact on emissions reduction for the aviation industry.
Airbus' fello'fly project aims to demonstrate the technical, operational and commercial viability of two aircraft flying together for long-haul flights.
"Through fello'fly, a follower aircraft will retrieve the energy lost by the wake of a leader aircraft, by flying in the smooth updraft of air it creates. This provides lift to the follower aircraft allowing it to decrease engine thrust and therefore reduce fuel consumption in the range of 5-10% per trip," the company explained.
"This highlights the importance Airbus places on driving industry-wide activities to achieve emissions reductions targets defined by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP)."
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