New Material For Aircraft Wings Could Save Billions
Posted on September 28th, 2007 by ScienceDaily: Aviation News
Building aircraft wings with a special aluminum fiber combination makes them nearly immune to metal fatigue. The application of this technology, will lead to substantial savings. The unusual qualities of this special material can make a significant contribution to the development of truly energy-efficient, 'green' aircraft. Lower fuel consumption and reduction of maintenance costs could lead to worldwide savings as high as $100 billion.