... (Mallik et al., 2016). Aeroelasticity Wing optimization Particle swarm optimization Preliminary design Flexible wings Lift-to-drag ratio The process of aircraft wing optimization is quite complex because it needs to be done for different objectives, such as better fuel...

... to handle different problematics of the preliminary projects using quite complex global models. Practical implications All the tools developed in the framework, and the ones currently under development, could be a valid help during the preliminary design of a new aircraft, speeding up the iterative...

...Fabien Hospital; Marc Budinger; Aurélien Reysset; Jean-Charles Maré Purpose – This paper aims to propose preliminary design models of actuator housing that enable various geometries to be compared without requiring detailed knowledge of the actuator components. Aerospace actuation systems...

...Prof Richard Degenhardt, Dr Leslie J. Cohen; Wim Lammen; Philipp Kupijai; Daniel Kickenweitz; Timo Laudan Purpose – This paper aims to set up and assess a new method to collaboratively mature the requirements for engine development in a more efficient way during the preliminary design phase...