HERWINGT is prominently featured in the latest EASN Newsletter (Issue 2, 2026), showcasing the project’s continued progress in advancing hybrid-electric regional aviation and next-generation wing technologies.
The article highlights recent milestones, including the successful experimental testing of a high-bandwidth morphing aileron led by Politecnico di Milano, demonstrating the potential of adaptive aerostructures to enhance aerodynamic efficiency and control.
It also presents progress on the Morphing Trailing Edge Flap demonstrator, where partners are advancing the transition from design to manufacturing, reinforcing HERWINGT’s commitment to integrating innovative concepts into real-world applications through strong collaboration between research and industry.
In addition, the feature underlines HERWINGT’s broader achievements, including ongoing experimental validations, multidisciplinary collaboration, and contributions to reducing fuel consumption, emissions, and structural weight in future regional aircraft.
Altogether, the article reflects HERWINGT’s pivotal role within the Clean Aviation framework, driving forward sustainable aviation solutions and paving the way for ultra-efficient aircraft expected to enter service in the coming decades
👉 Read the full article in the EASN Newsletter here