Testing on a new loop-shaped wing tip developed by Aviation Partners will take place on a Dassault Falcon 50 in early June 2010.
The wing tip device, known as spiroid, being developed for Falcon 50 is a new generation device of one tested on a Gulfstream G-II several years ago, according to Aviation Week.
Presently nearly half of the drag generated during flight is caused by wingtip vortices, which the spiroid aims to eliminate.
The test will explore the wing modifications to evaluate their potential to reduce FAR part 36 noise signature and carbon emissions.
The spiroids will be suited to any swept-wing aircraft. The Falcon 50 jet is being used as a flying testbed.
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