Solutions

Morphing Control Surfaces

  • Lift-to-drag improvement of up to 15%

  • Noise reduction of 10db

  • Fewer parts contribute to lower aircraft weight and fuel savings

  • Morphing control surfaces require fewer parts and fewer manufacturing hours

Morphing control surfaces enable seamless, gapless wing design. This technology optimizes airflow around the wing, reducing drag and noise.

Our patented technology—FlexFoil™—enhances aerodynamic performance and operational capabilities.

Our technology can be utilized on various control surfaces.

Here, it is integrated into the wing’s leading and trailing edges, featuring lift, load control, and de-icing functions.

The Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge (ACTE) Program

In partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and NASA, FlexSys retrofitted morphing, gapless trailing edges onto a Gulfstream III to study performance impacts.

As part of this program, NASA completed 75 test flights, demonstrating drag and noise reduction with the addition of FlexSys’ core technology, FlexFoil™.

Reverse Engineering

Engineers at FlexSys are equipped to develop designs to meet your needs.

With integrated solutions, we can model current aircraft to prepare for modifications.

Engineering Services, Start to Finish

Aircraft Reverse Engineering

CFD | CAD | FEM | Structural Testing

Flight Testing | Production

Performance Modifications

Our team designs solutions to deliver improvements across the board, achieving aerodynamic and operational enhancements

FlexSys understands that operators often require performance improvements or enhancements in the utility of their fleet.

With our deep in-house capability and network of DERs, FlexSys can tackle a wide range of aircraft modifications, delivering cost-effective solutions for your toughest challenges.

How We Can Help:

Retrofitting | Redesign

Sustainment Support

Let us know what’s working and what’s not, and we’ll apply industry expertise and creative solutions to keep your fleet running.

FlexSys tackles the hard problems that others can’t solve.

Long-Term Solutions:

Repair Development

Platform-Integrated Design

Maintenance Considerations

Lasting Repairs

Parts Reduction