Conceptual design and aerodynamic assessment of a blended wing body aircraft for the single-aisle market
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Conventional tube-and-wing (TAW) aircraft have reached their architectural limits and cannot meet future green aviation targets. Blended Wing Body (BWB) designs, with seamlessly integrated wing and fuselage, reduce drag and improve span-wise efficiency, making them strong candidates for sustainable aviation. By 2035, single-aisle aircraft will dominate the market, but aerodynamic data for BWB single-aisle concepts remain scarce. This study develops a conceptual BWB design with payload capacity comparable to the Boeing 737-800. The design incorporates passenger accommodation and is validated by CFD analysis in ANSYS FLUENT, comparing aerodynamic performance with initial requirements.
Institutions: Military Technological College, DHA Suffa University
Language: English
Subfield: Aerospace Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204080585