Leading edge structure for a flow control system of an aircraft

A leading edge structure for a flow control system of an aircraft, comprising

• a leading edge panel that surrounds a plenum in a curved manner, the plenum extending in a span direction,
• wherein the leading edge panel has a first side portion extending from a leading edge point to a first attachment end,
• wherein the leading edge panel has a second side portion opposite the first side portion, extending from the leading edge point to a second attachment end,
• wherein the leading edge panel comprises an inner surface facing the plenum and an outer surface in contact with an ambient flow, and
• wherein the leading edge panel comprises a plurality of micro pores forming a fluid connection between the plenum and the ambient flow,
• wherein a first air inlet/outlet device is arranged in the first side portion and a second air inlet outlet/device is arranged in the second side portion of the leading edge panel,
• wherein the first air inlet/outlet device and the second air inlet/outlet device are fluidly connected to the plenum, and
• wherein the first air inlet/outlet device comprises a first door pivotable by a first hinge about a first hinge axis, and the second air inlet outlet/device comprises a second door pivotable by a second hinge about a second hinge axis,
• both the first door and the second door are pivotable between an outlet position, a closed position, and an inlet position.