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New aircraft research programme to wrap up in 2009

New aircraft research programme to wrap up in 2009

New eco-efficient landing procedures demonstrated with the A330

18 November 2008 News in brief

The European NACRE (New aircraft concept research) programme will complete its research work in 2009, having focussed on three areas: green aircraft designed to minimise environmental impacts; passenger-focused aircraft providing game-changing cabin comfort; and economical aircraft that afford a maximum return on investment. The Airbus-led consortium has evaluated many concepts during the NACRE project, including flying wing designs and new propulsion systems.