Biomimicry Infographic

Transportation and communication network concept.

Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. At 2 metres long and 3.2 metres wide, with a surface area of about 2.25m², MAVERIC features a disruptive aircraft design, that has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up-to 20 percent compared to current single-aisle aircraft. The “blended wing body” configuration also opens up new possibilities for propulsion systems type and integration, as well as a versatile cabin for a totally new on-board passenger experience. Launched in 2017, MAVERIC first took to the skies in June 2019. Since then the flight-test campaign has been on-going and will continue until the end of Q2 2020.

Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. At 2 metres long and 3.2 metres wide, with a surface area of about 2.25m², MAVERIC features a disruptive aircraft design, that has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up-to 20 percent compared to current single-aisle aircraft. The “blended wing body” configuration also opens up new possibilities for propulsion systems type and integration, as well as a versatile cabin for a totally new on-board passenger experience. Launched in 2017, MAVERIC first took to the skies in June 2019. Since then the flight-test campaign has been on-going and will continue until the end of Q2 2020.

Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. At 2 metres long and 3.2 metres wide, with a surface area of about 2.25m², MAVERIC features a disruptive aircraft design, that has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up-to 20 percent compared to current single-aisle aircraft. The “blended wing body” configuration also opens up new possibilities for propulsion systems type and integration, as well as a versatile cabin for a totally new on-board passenger experience. Launched in 2017, MAVERIC first took to the skies in June 2019. Since then the flight-test campaign has been on-going and will continue until the end of Q2 2020.

The E-Fan X demonstrator is based on a BAe 146 aircraft. This wind tunnel model was part of the original design and certification of that aircraft.

The wind tunnel testing for the E-Fan X was carried out at Airbus’ wind tunnel centre in Filton, UK. All Airbus aircraft undergo wind tunnel testing at this centre.

The Autonomous Taxi, Take-off and Landing (ATTOL) project works to leverage computer vision technologies and techniques to enable commercial aircraft to navigate and detect obstacles during taxi, take off, approach and landing

Our rooftop VertiPad concept in Shenzhen connects central business districts, thereby optimising business mobility. This concept is for illustrative purposes only and not representative of an actual project with the city.

Our rooftop VertiPad concept in San Francisco creates a multimodal research and development hub. This concept is for illustrative purposes only and not representative of an actual project with the city.

Our VertiPad concept in Half Moon Bay, California enhances recreational opportunities at the waterfront area. This concept is for illustrative purposes only and not representative of an actual project with the city.

Our rooftop VertiPad concept in downtown Los Angeles promotes multi-functional infrastructure, integrating air mobility hubs into commercial and residential buildings. This concept is for illustrative purposes only and not representative of an actual project with the city.

Our VertiPad concept facilitates access to temporary events, such as Coachella Festival in Indio, California, USA. This concept is for illustrative purposes only and not representative of an actual project with the city.

Our VertiPad concept in San Francisco provides direct access to the waterfront harbour. This concept is for illustrative purposes only and not representative of an actual project with the city.

Our rooftop VertiPad concept in Shenzhen envisions air mobility hubs that are seamlessly integrated into future residential real estate projects. This concept is for illustrative purposes only and not representative of an actual project with the city.