Reduction of Aircraft Drag, Loads and Mass for Energy Transition in Aeronautics

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Reduction of Aircraft Drag, Loads and Mass for Energy Transition in Aeronautics

Horst, P. / Elham, A. / Radespiel, R.

This paper provides an overview of research approaches and first results of the Cluster of Excellence "Sustainable Energy Efficient Aviation", SE2A, with respect to the reduction of commercial aircraft drag and load, and therefore mass as a consequence. These approaches are viewed as major enablers of the energy transformation in aeronautics. A sound overall aircraft design is employed for assessment of technological progress in these areas. This approach quantifies snowball effects on overall aircraft level, and it provides data from reference aircraft to the research projects, to guide research directions and detailed scientific analyses within the Cluster.