CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -THOR stands for ‘Test of High-tech Objectives in Reality’ and resembles a large, white model airplane. Airbus sees the small pilotless propeller aircraft as “a test of what’s possible with 3D printing technology, ” said Detlev Konigorski, who was in charge of developing Thor, speaking at the air show.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Printable Aircraft The windowless, pilotless, and propeller-driven THOR weighs in at 21 kg, and measures less than 4 m long.

Detailed explanation-5: -Airbus A300, the first aircraft launched by Airbus, introduced in 1974.