Persistent contrails can spread, merge and form aircraft-induced cirrus, which can have a climate-warming effect.
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In an August press release announcing the results of a study into the effects of aircraft operational differences on the persistence of contrails, Imperial College London boldly declared, “Private jets [are] the worst offenders.” That is not good news for a business aviation industry already...
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