Neat News 734 (added 2018-01-03)
Reducing CO2 Emission of Aeroplanes
Public Domain by Adrian Pingstone (Arpingstone)
By redesigning the shape of aeroplanes it may be possible to reduce their fuel consumption and their CO2 emission by two thirds. This could be achieved by changing the shape of the fuselage so that it provides itself a lift so that the wings and the tail can be smaller and lighter. In general the aircraft would be more aerodynamic. A major effect would also be by placing the engines atop the plane's body (rather than underneath the wings).
