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Miniature spoons to save aircraft fuel
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Miniature spoons to save aircraft fuel

Many airlines shrink the size of spoons for passengers and remove magazines to reduce the aircraft's weight. That measure helps them save a lot of fuel.

December 16, 2018
Aircraft tracking disasters
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Aircraft tracking disasters

US scientists are putting into use unmanned aircraft specializing in conducting research flights to monitor disasters.

December 16, 2018
Testing biofuel for aircraft
Environment

Testing biofuel for aircraft

As the climate change is getting more and more worrisome, the Virgin Group is preparing to test clean, first biofuels for aircraft, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, c…

December 16, 2018
'Green' plane
Environment

'Green' plane

Aircraft can affect the climate because using kerosene oil should release toxic gases, contributing to promoting the greenhouse effect. In the future, this situation wil…

December 16, 2018
Unmanned aircraft against forest fires
Environment

Unmanned aircraft against forest fires

NASA has collaborated with the US Forest and Water Management Agency to test new imaging technologies to combat forest fires.

December 16, 2018
UK: Reduce air pollution
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UK: Reduce air pollution

The UK aviation industry is starting new goals to reduce the polluting effects of the industry on the environment.

December 16, 2018
The world's most luxurious
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The world's most luxurious

The Etihad A380 aircraft is likened to an aerial apartment, with comfortable and luxurious interiors.

December 16, 2018