The #Chinese-developed #bionics flapping wing #aircraft has made new breakthroughs! 👏 The new type can now flap its wings 🪽 while simultaneously folding them. It was developed by a #research team from Northwestern Polytechnical University in the city of Xi'an. #science | Shanghai Daily 上海日报

Did you know an albatross can soar for several hundred kilometres without flapping its wings? This legendary bird has inspired the #AlbatrossOne – our remote-controlled aircraft demonstrator that is the first aircraft to trial in-flight, freely flapping wing-tips, which could help reduce drag and fuel burn. fly.airbus.com/IntroducingAlbatrossOne | Airbus