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October 2011 : 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.

> This research test aircraft hopes to test laminar flow technology and use more composite materials in its construction.

> This will involve replacement of the wing structure outboard of engines 1 and 4.