Airbus Kicks Off Extra Performance Wing Flight-Test Program

Thierry Dubois November 06, 2023
Cessna Citation VII
Credit: Airbus
LYON—A modified Cessna Citation VII business jet to be used as a flying testbed for a novel wing design has taken off for the first time, Airbus UpNext—the airframer’s innovation arm—announced. Departing Toulouse airport Nov. 6, the aircraft marked the beginning of the first phase in the test...
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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