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M95Dtoday at 4:53 PM1 replyview on HN

Air transport in general, not just this airplane, could benefit from a catapult or winch takeoff at airports. It could be electric, it would reduce the most energy-demanding part of flight and make takeoff safer.

They could also use electric tugs to and from the runway, not just at the terminal.


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coryrctoday at 5:14 PM

Why do you believe that?

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