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easyJet tests nano technology on its airplanes

Milan, Italy - Aimed at reducing drag and increasing fuel efficiency

easyJet, the UK's airline, today announced that it is among the first commercial airlines to trial a revolutionary nano-technology coating on its aircraft aimed at reducing drag and increasing fuel efficiency. The ultra thin coating, already used on US military aircraft, is a polymer that cross links and bonds to the paint surface and only adds an estimated 4oz to the weight of the aircraft. The...

fra/pec - 1125788
Rome, Italy, 02/14/2011 10:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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