The Air Force Research Laboratory-developed Variable Camber Compliant Wing successfully completed a series of flight experiments in September and October of 2019. This unique wing concept changes ...

Boeing plans to test and develop a trailing-edge variable camber (TEVC) system for the 787, which it says will reduce cruise drag and save the equivalent of 340-450kg (750-1,000lb) in weight. The ...

A small US firm says it is in talks with major manufacturers about applications for its flexible-wing technology following flight tests late last year that demonstrated the expected drag reduction.

We are accustomed to seeing airliner wings change shape on approach, deploying flaps and opening slots to increase lift and reduce landing speed. But for most of the flight, changes are restricted to ...