Airbus to test radical new engine design for successor to A320

Airbus to test radical new engine design for successor to A320

‘Open fan’ technology part of plans to make new models 20-30% more fuel efficient than aircraft currently in air

On the occasion of a summit held on 24 and 25 March in Toulouse, the European aircraft manufacturer presented the main characteristics of the successor of the A320. A "evolutive rather than revolutionary" plane indicates that the...

DAX Group provides insight into a possible successor to the best-selling A320 and announces "radical" changes. First details.

Airbus advances key technologies for next-generation single-aisle aircraft

At the 2025 Airbus Summit, Airbus outlined its roadmap for a next-generation single-aisle aircraft, targeting a 20-30% increase in fuel efficiency and the ability to operate on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The aircraft, expected to enter service in the late 2030s, will incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as open-fan engine designs, foldable wings for improved […]

Wings that “move” like those of birds is what Airbus intends to develop to improve the performance of its airliners and save fuel. This project, called X-Wing, is no longer science fiction and Futura was able to catch a glimpse of it...

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