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April 15, 2022

Amazon's Drone Program Stumbles

Rumors Abound Around Prime Air: Impatient Execs, Musical Chairs, and a 25-Acre Brushfire

Recent journalistic digging has brought up some interesting industry gossip regarding the internal workings of Amazon's drone delivery program. The idea of automated, "floor to door" aerial delivery of packages is one being approached from multiple angles throughout the UAV market, and of all those racing to get their program up and running, Amazon has often been seen as one of the strongest bets to make.

eXtra Performance Wing Program Moving Along, Expected to Scale Up In Coming Years

Airbus announced a new phase in its recent eXtra Performance Wing system, moving into wind tunnel testing as they hone technology for use in industry decarbonization. The eXtra Performance Wing project began last fall, taking inspiration from natural wing systems as seen in biology in order to improve wing aerodynamics, efficiency, and performance. Airbus hopes that further study will yield benefits that reduce CO2 emissions in future aircraft, using their AlbatrossONE testbed aircraft. Its semi-aeroelastic hinged wings unlock during flight upon encountering instability or turbulence, tucking themselves once again to minimize unneeded drag.