Air France Proves Contrail Avoidance Strategies Viable

passenger aircraft flies across blue sky leaving contrails behind
Credit: Air France
LYON—Air France has released results from a large-scale trial aimed at preventing contrail formation, concluding that flight operations can incorporate such measures, the carrier said Sept. 17. Scientists have determined that contrails' contribution to climate change is similar to aviation's CO 2...
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.  

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