Airbus has presented exclusive images of the installation of the eXtra Performance Wing, a groundbreaking wing fitted on a Cessna Citation VII business jet. The project, part of the Airbus UpNext programme, seeks to test new aerodynamic efficiency technologies, including folding wingtips, intelligent sensors, and active control systems.<br /><br />👉 The experimental wing has a span of 20 metres and will serve as the foundation for future narrow-body aircraft, which could eventually reach up to 50 metres in wingspan.<br />👉 The maiden flight is planned for 2026, with the test campaign continuing through the end of that year.<br /><br />According to Airbus, the aim is not only to demonstrate aerodynamic efficiency but also to validate technologies such as morphing ailerons and retractable spoilers.<br /><br />📌 Watch Airbus’s official video and see how the European manufacturer is preparing for the next generation of aircraft under the Wing of Tomorrow programme.<br /><br />Video: Airbus
