October 2011
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Cabot starts work on A340 Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator in Europe (BLADE)
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Cabot Design has been awarded a part in development of the the Airbus A340 Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator in Europe (BLADE) wing structure.
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This research test aircraft hopes to test laminar flow technology and use more composite materials in its construction.
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This will involve replacement of the wing structure outboard of engines 1 and 4.
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