Thierry Dubois
July 16, 2024

Credit: Airbus UpNext

LYON—Airbus UpNext, the airframer’s innovation arm, has begun to heavily modify a Cessna Citation VII business jet as the demonstrator for a high-aspect ratio, morphing wing aimed to cut fuel consumption 5-10% on a commercial narrowbody. Under the eXtra performance Wing (X-Wing) program, the…

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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