Contrail Management Is Caught Between Research And Practicalities

Two aircraft leave behind contrails

Condensation trails can generate climate-warming cirrus clouds.

Credit: Jean-Michel Feinen/Alamy Stock Photo
While some in the industry are already dealing with the practicalities of preventing condensation trails—or contrails—from forming, others are making themselves heard and asking for more research. Everyone agrees on the bottom line: Industry must prevent the formation of contrails, and doing so will...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

Jens Flottau

Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Jens is executive editor and leads Aviation Week Network’s global team of journalists covering commercial aviation.

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