Airbus's new way to travel

Published Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Aircraft flying in formation, about 1 kilometre apart, could be a feature of aviation by 2050 on high-traffic routes under a plan produced by Airbus.

The company's engineering chief Charles Champion says the idea - modelled on the way birds fly long distances - will reduce fuel consumption.

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