There are many factors that impact fuel efficiency, including aircraft aerodynamics, weight, and engine efficiency.

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So, this is how aircraft manufacturers and airlines measure the fuel efficiency of a commercial jet. Read more: 17 Best ...

The U.S. Air Force is leading a major modernization effort with the installation of 3D-printed microvanes on C-17 Globemaster ...

Delta says JetZero’s vastly more fuel-efficient, blended-wing-body ( BWB) design is one facet of its ongoing journey to ...

After five years of research, Airbus has introduced its revised ZEROe aircraft concept, a hydrogen aircraft that will be ...

The plane making the flight, with 166 passengers aboard, was the first Douglas Aircraft DC-8-61 to go into service. The world’s largest commercial jetliner, it has a maximum passenger capacity ...

Delta Air Lines is partnering with California-based start-up JetZero to design a more fuel-efficient blended-wing-body aircraft that will cut emissions by about half. JetZero is now the newest member ...

Credit: Hyfly German startup Hyfly is preparing to install its fuel cell system in a flying testbed as it progresses development of a hydrogen-electric powertrain for light aircraft. The testbed ...

So, this is how aircraft manufacturers and airlines measure the fuel efficiency of a commercial jet. It's simple to measure a car's fuel economy — many have an mpg rating right on the dashboard now.