Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes
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Airbus plans to test folding wings on its bestselling A321neo plane in the second half of 2027, aiming to solve a major problem: longer, more fuel-efficient wings won't fit at most airports. The company will attach four-to-five-meter extensions to test real-world performance, with a final aircraft design decision expected by 2030. Meanwhile, Rolls-Royce is lobbying the UK government to fund its UltraFan engine, hoping to power the next generation of narrowbody planes.
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