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Morphing aircraft will have improved flight envelopes design capabilities. In most cases, technologies designed for the aerospace industry are rapidly extending into other areas. This technology will help to improve performance and efficiency in all flight scenarios. Higher production goals, new aircraft 2012 continuing the momentum 20 building on a record year 2014 preparing for the future 2015 boosting competitiveness with efficiency, innovation and diversity 2016 airbus commercial aircraft positioned for the future 2017 maintaining commercial aircraft market leadership 2018. Global defence technology is the essential reading material for decisionmakers in the defence industry, bringing you the latest news and analysis in an exciting, interactive format.
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