Aircelle delivers NAIAD nacelle demonstrator

Aircelle says it has delivered to Snecma an advanced jet engine nacelle demonstrator to evaluate new technologies that could provide future enhancements in aircraft operating efficiency, along with lower noise levels, reductions in weight, and improved maintenance.

The nacelle – developed in cooperation with Snecma – is part of Aircelle's NAIAD (Nacelle Innovative and Acoustic Demonstrator) programme, which was launched by the company in 2007. NAIAD's features include an all-composite laminar flow air inlet, advanced acoustic treatment on interior surfaces, and nacelle components produced with new manufacturing processes such as thermoplastic forming.

“NAIAD is one of the largest research and technology programs currently underway at Aircelle, and it builds on the company's leading edge experience that already has resulted in the introduction of all-electric thrust reversers and the use of highly effective acoustic treatment for jet engines nacelle systems that are in worldwide service today,” said Eric Masse, Aircelle's vice-president of engineering.

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