Airbus has revealed a scale model demonstrator of the potential aircraft of the future - named MAVERIC.
The Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls with its “blended wing body” first took to the skies in June 2019.
Now the MAVERIC scale model technological demonstrator will go on display at the Singapore Airshow.
It features a disruptive aircraft design that has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up-to 20 percent compared to current single-aisle aircraft.
The configuration also opens up new possibilities for propulsion systems type and integration, as well as a versatile cabin for a totally new on-board passenger experience.
“Airbus is leveraging emerging technologies to pioneer the future of flight. By testing disruptive aircraft configurations, Airbus is able to evaluate their potential as viable future products,” said Jean-Brice Dumont, EVP Engineering Airbus.
“Although there is no specific time line for entry-into-service, this technological demonstrator could be instrumental in bringing about change in commercial aircraft architectures for an environmentally sustainable future for the aviation industry.”
The airshow, which runs from Tuesday through Sunday, will feature about 930 companies from 45 countries and regions.
