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motors can also play an important role in reducing aircraft weight. As
every gram on-board increases fuel consumption, cabin features such
as reclining seats, motorised television screens and window blinds and
even automated toilet seats to improve hygiene can all benefit from
lightweight motors to deliver a luxury touch while reducing fuel
consumption.
While the majority of motors are found in first class and business
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applications. For example, motors play a vital role in the locking
mechanisms for cabin doors, emergency exits and the pilot’s seat,
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which must remain in a fixed position during take-off and landing.
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Soaring away from the opulence of upper-class travel and large
commercial flights, small and miniature aircraft also need to mind their
fuel consumption. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),
smaller aircraft are vital transport methods for the military, emergency
services and – increasingly – industry for reconnaissance flights and
measurement.

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