The wing of the Airbus A380 static test specimen suffered a structural failure below the ultimate load target during trials in Toulouse earlier this week, but Airbus is confident that it will not need ...

Gust load alleviation systems represent a pivotal advancement in the design and operation of flexible aircraft. By integrating robust control strategies that combine feedforward and feedback ...

In aircraft research, the reduction of the structural mass is a core aspect since it helps in decreasing the fuel consumption and thus the CO2 emission. The structure itself is designed to withstand ...