Thermal Blankets: A Weighty Subject For Aircraft

Insulation blankets
Insulation blankets are often used in combination with special foils or felt materials.
Credit: Lufthansa Technik
As aircraft OEMs seek weight reduction and longer life wherever possible, even something as basic as thermal/acoustical insulation blankets and their covering films are no exception. That should not come as a great surprise. These blankets, installed within the space between the outer skin and inner...

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