Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD), a world leader in aerospace and industrial controls, has been selected to provide an actuation system in support of Airbus’ Folding Wing research activity. The ground-based ...

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Notably, Airbus has yet to determine whether the folding section of the next-generation wing will feature actuators such as ...

Woodward, Inc. was selected to provide an actuation system in support of Airbus? Folding Wing research activity. The ground-based demonstrator is aimed at exploring how longer wings can reduce drag ...

Airbus has begun flight testing its ambitious Wing of Tomorrow program, using an A321neo to evaluate longer, high-span wings designed to improve fuel efficiency. The research could shape the next ...

Airbus will design, build and flight test full scale wing extensions for next generation single aisle plane -Credit:Airbus Airbus is planning to test the performance of new folding wings that it has ...

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FARNBOROUGH, England — European plane-maker Airbus wants to extend the wings on its narrowbody A321neo, hoping to use “flight physics” to reduce the amount of fuel the aircraft burns, lowering carbon ...

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Woodward will supply a complete system for wing actuation, which will be used in tests at Airbus' facilities in Bremen, Germany and in Bristol in the U.K. The ground based demonstrator will explore ...