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As further evidence that technologies for laminar-flow aerodynamic surfaces are moving closer to production, Airbus is testing hybrid laminar flow control (HLFC) on an A350 prototype. The system, visible on the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer, is designed to reduce drag and, therefore, fuel...
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