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Lufthansa’s 777F equipped with shark skin-mimicking riblets enters service
The first cargo aircraft modified with AeroSHARK surface technology, which mimics shark skin for better fuel consumption savings,…
Airbus explores autonomous flight through biomimicry
Dragonflies can navigate the surrounding landscape thanks to their specially-evolved perception organs. Soon, an Airbus aircraft may be…
Can flying in formation save fuel? Airbus trials concept on transatlantic flight
Can flying in formation like geese help commercial aircraft to save fuel on long-haul flights? Airbus says a…
Dubai Airshow: Airbus unveils fello’fly demonstrator
During Dubai Airshow 2019, Airbus unveiled yet another technology demonstrator inspired by biomimicry. With fello’fly, the European manufacturer…