New turbo-electric passenger aircraft concept projected to deliver 17% more range efficiency
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Electra has unveiled a turbo-electric aircraft concept featuring a wide "double-bubble" fuselage and electric tail fans that recapture wasted airflow, boosting range efficiency by 17%. The design fits existing airport infrastructure, runs on standard jet fuel, and was developed under NASA's AACES 2050 sustainability program.
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