Making aeroplanes a little cleaner

By Jennifer Rankin

18.04.2008 / 00:00 CET

Clean Sky', a public-private partnership between the EU and industry, aims to speed up the next generation of more environmentally friendly aircraft.

The Wright brothers' brief flight did not threaten the climate. LOD

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Clean-sky projects

Smart fixed-wing aircraft: investigating wings that sense airflow and adapt their shape accordingly to optimise efficiency.
Green regional aircraft: research project that explores how to integrate technologies to build lighter, quieter aircraft.
Green rotorcraft: project to build quieter and more efficient rotor blades, with less drag.
Sustainable and green engine: explores how to reduce engine noise, cut nitrogen oxide emissions, reduce engine weight and improve fuel efficiency.
Systems for green operations: focuses on developing more efficient air traffic management equipment and systems.
Eco-design: examines the lifecycle of materials and components, decreasing the use of non-recyclables and noxious effluents.

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