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Airbus Seeks Up To 10% Fuel Burn Savings By Aircraft Flying Together

Jens Flottau November 22, 2019
Credit: Airbus
DUBAI-Airbus believes aircraft following another one can reach up to 10% in fuel burn reduction by taking advantage of wake updraft. The manufacturer launched its 'fello'fly' project at the Dubai Airshow in a move that could pave the way for entry-into-service by the middle of the next decade. The...
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