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New technology lowers cost per aircraft passenger

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Composites and titanium are increasingly replacing aluminium and steel in aircraft. This and fly-by-wire technology are two routes to more cost-efficient operation. Reducing the cost per passenger is a major goal for all aircraft manu­facturers. Weight savings for structure and consumption efficiency with  flight by-wire systems are the two main ways. They offer greater fuel economies and lessen the environmental impact. The use of alternative materials to aluminium and steel, such...
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