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The scale model of the Flying-V, the airline project's energy-efficient aircraft of the future KLM, has flown for the first time. Photo and video press KLM.
A year and a half ago TU Delft and KLM announced the start of the design of the Flying-V during the IATA meeting 2019 and after extensive wind tunnel and ground testing, He was finally ready. The first test flight was carried out successfully.
Last month, A team of researchers, engineers and a drone pilot from TU Delft traveled to an air base in Germany for the first test flight.
«We were very curious about the flight characteristics of the Flying-V. The design fits within our Fly Responsbly initiative, which represents everything we are doing and we will do to improve our sustainability. We want a sustainable future for aviation and innovation is part of it KLM has been among the three most sustainable airlines in the world in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for many years. We want to continue doing it in the future. Therefore, “We are very proud to have been able to achieve this together in such a short period of time.”, dice Pieter Elbers, Chairman and CEO of KLM.
The Flying-V is a design for a very energy-efficient long-haul aircraft. The aircraft design integrates the passenger cabin, the cargo hold and fuel tanks in the wings, creating a spectacular V shape. Computer calculations have predicted that the improved aerodynamic shape and reduced weight of the aircraft will reduce fuel consumption by an 20% compared to today's most advanced aircraft.
Collaboration and Innovation
KLM presented the scale model for the first time during the KLM centenary in October 2019. Several partners are now involved in the project, including manufacturer Airbus.
«You cannot make the aviation sector more sustainable on your own, "but they must do it together", dice Elbers. Collaborating with partners and sharing knowledge takes us all further. That is why we will continue to develop the Flying-V concept with all partners. The next step will be to fly the Flying V with sustainable fuel «.
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