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1. inhuma+7l[view] [source] 2026-02-03 16:54:13
>>CGMthr+(OP)
> Airbus is also assessing shielding the area of the fuselage closest to the engines to minimize the risk of a blade off — one or more composite blades breaking, which could dent or puncture the fuselage and, in the worst-case scenario, strike a passenger.

sightly terrifying

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2. danpar+DH1[view] [source] 2026-02-03 23:15:16
>>inhuma+7l
Reminded me of this: https://youtu.be/j973645y5AA?si=QJrNJe0gT-zwpElD

Seems like quite an engineering challenge with this new design...

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