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Shape-changing wings are future of aviation: NASA

<p>After six months and 22 research flights, NASA has announced the successful completion of initial flight tests of a new morphing wing technology</p>

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Flexible wings can make for lighter, more fuel-efficient planes as well as quieter takeoffs and landings. (Photo: Courtesy, NASA)

Flexible wings can make for lighter, more fuel-efficient planes as well as quieter takeoffs and landings. (Photo: Courtesy, NASA)

Washington: After six months and 22 research flights, NASA has announced the successful completion of initial flight tests of a new morphing wing technology.

The shape-changing wings are not only designed to significantly reduce an aircraft's weight as well as the noise it generates during flight, these flaps could save the industry millions of dollars annually in fuel savings.

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