A West Texas company says it's found a remarkably simple way to slash air cargo costs as much as 65% – by having planes tow autonomous, cargo-carrying gliders behind them, big enough to double, or potentially triple their payload capacity.
  • Diplomjodler@feddit.de
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    8 months ago

    It’s certainly going to use more fuel but presumably less fuel than two separate planes. I really have lots of doubts about towed landings, though.

    • flambonksciousEnglish
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      8 months ago

      Obviously their efficiency claims are ‘exaggerated’ as well…