Airbus flapping wing patent explained: 'Bird of prey' like aircraft with flapping wings

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Here, we explain a very important and ground breaking patent by Airbus with a flapping wingtip design that will revolutionize aviation forever.
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(CNN)
European manufacturer Airbus has created a concept aircraft inspired by the natural features of eagles, hawks and other aerial predators.
The "Bird of Prey" concept was unveiled by Liam Fox, UK Secretary of State for International Trade, at the Royal International Air Tattoo air show on Friday.
Fox tweeted his support for the project alongside a video of the "Bird of Prey," which has a set of feathers on the tail and each wing tip.
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