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Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" livery change enhances airplane performance

Seattle, Usa - By developing a method, the industry is able to reduce aircraft drag and fuel consumption

The Boeing 787 program has made a subtle but important change to the airplane’s livery to enhance airplane performance. By developing a method for maintaining a smooth flow of air – called laminar flow -- over more area on the 787 nacelle inlet, Boeing is able to reduce aircraft drag and fuel consumption. The 787 nacelle has a tightly controlled smooth surface to preserve laminar flow over a greater dis...

fra/pec - 144694
Rome, Italy, 07/12/2006 19:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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