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Old 28th Oct 2013, 20:12
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airsmiles
 
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Not so much metal in the latest aircraft though, so unpainted composite would be the norm? Anyway, I've heard stories that corrosion prevention measures on bare metal cost the earth and negated the fuel saving from having no paint. There must have been some reason why nearly every airline opted for a painted finish.
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