Boeing unveils plans for trailing edge variable camber on 787 to reduce drag, save weight

2006-06-12T10:15:00

Boeing plans to test and develop a trailing edge variable camber (TEVC) system for the 787 which it says will reduce cruise drag and save the equivalent of between 340 and 450kg (750-1,000lb) in weight.

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