CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Dwarfed by huge jets all around, the mini-plane Thor was nonetheless an eye-catcher at the Berlin air show-the small Airbus marvel is the world’s first 3D-printed aircraft.

Detailed explanation-2: -Airbus A300, the first aircraft launched by Airbus, introduced in 1974.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although only 4 metres (13 feet) long, Thor, Airbus’ first 3D printed drone, was recently on display at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin. THOR stands for ‘Test of High-tech Objectives in Reality’ and resembles a large, white model airplane.

Detailed explanation-4: -When it comes to retrofitting aircraft, time is of the essence. But when newly designed elements in the cabin need to be integrated with existing components, spacer panels like those at the end of overhead compartments sometimes have to be adapted or redesigned.