# Radical aircraft that could make flaps obsolete is almost ready to fly

> Aurora Flight Sciences just announced that the triangular wings of the X-65 have arrived at its Virginia assembly facility, where they are now being integrated onto the fuselage.

- **Source:** [Newatlas](https://newatlas.com/aircraft/aurora-darpa-x65-wings-first-flight/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3cf4701ad4c3e46408786b)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #surface
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3cf4701ad4c3e46408786b

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