Flying testbed families

In EXAELIA, 3 FTB families are developed in an integrated approach with the corresponding FLRA, de-risking the development of FLRA with an EIS 2045-2050, each addressing one breakthroughs.

Long range blended wing body family

This FTB family supports and enables the design of long range passenger aircraft with a blended wing-body airframe. Among the important topics to address are flight dynamics and control, including the low-speed domain.

Long range hydrogen powered tube-and-wing family

The LR Hâ‚‚ TAW family testbed enables tube and wing aircraft powered by hydrogen for long range. It primarily addresses the structural dynamics and aeroelasticity of slender high aspect ratio dry wings equipped with novel technologies but also covers the required modifications to the fuselage.

Long range propulsion family

This FTB family addresses the integration aspects of propulsion technologies, focusing on the external cycle in two lines of investigation: unconventional engine integration and the integration of novel powertrain concepts. This family thereby supports both airframe focused families towards enabling future long range aircraft.