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Old 5th Jun 2019, 23:29
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There is no decode as it is simple PR.

As part of a suite of 'strategy' ICAO/IATA pump the technically feasible as solutions to aviation's continued reliance on fossil fuel.
A flying V sounds great, has great images and laminar flow is assured, however it is practically a long way from a commercially viable vehicle.
As is bio-fuel, technically feasible but commercially a long way from anything.

So expect to see conventional wings and air frames at airports world wide for decades, all burning the same jet kerosene fuel of today.

Of course a flying V might need a whole new lot of airport infrastructure world wide to accommodate it, but it sure is pretty...
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