Picture: Boeing plans plain grey natural laminar flow nacelles for 787s in bid to reduce fuel burn

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Boeing plans to reduce airframe drag on the 787 by standardising on a specific thickness of grey paint for the engine inlet, to preserve natural laminar and boost range.

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