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When it comes to aircraft noses across all types of aircraft, there can be very noticeable differences. Some aircraft, like ...

Aerodynamic shape optimization and design sits at the intersection of fluid mechanics, computational modelling and advanced optimisation algorithms. This field seeks to refine the contours of ...

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How advanced will the wings of the next clean-sheet Airbus and Boeing be? Are truss-braced wings and inflight folding wingtips realistic possibilities for aircraft expected to enter service in the mid ...