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Insect Season: an Underestimated Threat to Aircraft Efficiency

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During the insect season, aircraft performance faces an expensive challenge that many airlines tend to overlook. Research shows that the accumulation of insects in aircraft laminar flow zones can increase fuel consumption by between 1,1 % and 4,4 %, even with levels of [...]
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During the insect season, aircraft performance faces an expensive challenge that many airlines tend to overlook. Research shows that the accumulation of insects in aircraft laminar flow zones can increase fuel consumption by between 1,1 % and 4,4 %, even with levels of [...]

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aviacionnews.com broke the news in on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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