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PBS GROUP supported the BUT Chicken Wings team in their success at a major U.S. competition

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28. 04. 2025
Students from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Brno University of Technology (BUT) showcased their aircraft Asterix at the prestigious SAE Aero Design competition in the USA. The Chicken Wings team achieved an impressive 3rd place overall and 2nd place in the flight performance category. PBS GROUP proudly supported the project as a sponsor.
PBS GROUP supported the BUT Chicken Wings team in their success at a major U.S. competition
The Chicken Wings team from BUT designed and built the unmanned aircraft Asterix to compete in the Micro Class category. Their innovative design emphasized maximum payload capacity with minimum weight, incorporating advanced engineering solutions. With Asterix, they represented their university at the renowned SAE Aero Design competition held in California.

Competing against teams from all over the world, Chicken Wings delivered an excellent performance — earning 3rd place overall and a remarkable 2nd place in the flight performance evaluation.



PBS GROUP was proud to sponsor the project and to support the development of young engineering talent and innovation in aviation. We congratulate the team on their outstanding achievement and look forward to seeing what they accomplish next!

See the full story here: Asterix and the Bronze Age: a new FME student plane comes third from the USA - News – BUT .

Photography: Studentský fotoklub Technika, Mark Miller, Archiv Chicken Wings

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