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Altering Planes, and the Way They Fly, to Save Fuel

lreynolds
Frequent Flyer A
Published: April 29, 2009

FOR the aviation industry, its fate inextricably linked to the price of oil, fuel conservation is more than environmentally sound — it’s a matter of survival. That is why, in research labs and in airline conference rooms, any measure is open for discussion if it reduces the use of fuel.

to read more, visit: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/30/business/energy-environment/30aviation.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntemail0...