Making wings of the future

Helping to support and develop the supply chain for aircraft wing manufacture.

NCC engineers delivered the design and manufacture of vital one-off flying parts to facilitate the UK’s capability towards accelerating new technologies to decarbonise the aviation industry

The wing demonstrators supported Airbus’ innovative eXtra Performance Wing project to optimise wing aerodynamics and aircraft performance through hinged wingtips inspired by the biomimicry of seabirds.

The added rigour, knowledge and experience gained through the project helps to build and maintain the UK’s position as a global centre of excellence and innovation, whilst also helping to support and develop the supply chain for aircraft wing manufacture.