Eurocontrol Presses On With Contrail Prevention Trials

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Credit: Nigel Howarth / Aviation Week
Encouraged by the results of earlier experiments, Eurocontrol is planning further studies and tests on how to prevent contrail formation. In recent years, the understanding of contrail creation and their climate impact has improved. They are now believed to account for most of aviation’s greenhouse...
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. 

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