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New MIT's design for "Green" aircraft: until 70% less fuel

Cambridge, USA - In the context of six projects awarded by NASA for next 25 years research

During last days another step forward was made for the evolution of civil aviation: a MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) lead team has designed a "Green" airplane that is estimated to use 70% less fuel than current planes while also reducing noise and emission of nitrogen oxides. The design was one of two that the team, led by faculty from Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, presented...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1117361
Rome, Italy, 05/17/2010 19:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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