Leonardo C-27J Spartan Demonstrates Fuel-Reducing Tech

The military transport aircraft was used as a flying test bed to showcase innovative wing configurations and technology.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, February 19, 2024 at 04:28 PM ET

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A C-27J in Clean Sky 2 configuration. [Courtesy: Leonardo]

Key Takeaways:

Leonardo successfully demonstrated innovative morphing wingtips and winglets on a C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft.
This new technology is designed to dynamically change wing shape during flight, optimizing performance to significantly slash fuel consumption for regional aircraft.
Developed as part of the European Clean Sky 2 program, the in-flight demonstration aims to validate the technology and contribute to reducing future aircraft CO2 emissions by up to 30 percent.

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A Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport has been used to demonstrate technology aimed at slashing fuel consumption of regional aircraft, the Italian manufacturer said Monday.

During a debut flight at Turin-Caselle Airport (LIMF), the C-27J flying test bed was used to showcase innovative wingtips and morphing winglets capable of changing shape during flight, Leonardo said Monday.