Variable and adaptable diverterless bump inlet

An engine inlet of an aircraft comprising;

• a flexible inlet, wherein the flexible inlet is formed of a deformable material;
• the flexible inlet comprising an outer surface, an inner surface, and plurality of edges;
• the plurality of edges being attached at least partly to a fuselage skin of the aircraft and at least partly to an engine air intake duct of the aircraft;
• at least one mechanism, the mechanism being configured to change at least a shape of the flexible inlet;
• and
• a processing unit, the processing unit being configured to control the mechanism;
• wherein the mechanism comprises:
• at least one head, the head being in contact with the inner surface of the flexible inlet;
• at least one arm, the arm further comprising at least a first end and a second end, the first end of the arm being connected pivotally to the head of the mechanism;
• at least one positioning system, the positioning system further including at least one control joint and a base;
• the base of the positioning system being fixed to at least a structure of the aircraft;
• the control joint of the positioning system being connected to the second end of the arm;
• and
• the control joint being configured to receive a signal from the processing unit, the signal from the processing unit being a required position of the arm.