01.1 - Aircraft Design and Integrated System (Basics and Theory)
DESIGN OF AN ADVANCED EMPENNAGE AND REAR FUSELAGE CONCEPT FOR A COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT
R.C. Llamas-Sandinš, C.D. Handal-Riveraš; šAirbus OSL, Spain
Design synthesis and aero-structural optimization of an innovative efficient rear fuselage and empennage concept for a mid-sized commercial aircraft, including experimental validation, numerical studies and overall aircraft integration evaluation. The focus is on improving fuel burn efficiency and manufacturing complexity and evidences are given on the merits of the novel configuration.