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The Tech That Keeps Planes Flying for Ultra-Long-Haul Flights
Wide wingspans, more powerful engines, and high-efficiency materials are making super long flights more possible than ever.
Improvements include advances in the manufacturing of lighter engine blades made of carbon-fiber composite that are twice the strength and significantly lighter than titanium blades; enhanced cooling systems; and sophisticated control programs that monitor crucial data during flight such as air pressure, temperature, airspeed, and more. The thrust, then, is generated primarily by the large fan at the front of the engine—the part one can see by looking directly into it—as opposed to the exhaust shooting out the back. The biggest difference between today’s commercial aircraft and previous generations is the ability to control cabin pressure, humidity, and air circulation.
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