New aeroplane wing tests a flying success
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Innovation Transport Smart, green and integrated transport Czechia Germany Italy Netherlands Sweden United Kingdom Switzerland Russian Federationdate: 04/08/2016
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Aeroplane wings capable of ‘intelligently’ changing shape in response to flying conditions could reduce drag and lead to significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissionsconsumption and emissions. A key challenge to date, however, has been reconciling sufficient wing adaptability with the need for structural strength and stiffness.