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Are MIT's "Double Bubble" Planes the Future of Air Travel? [Planes]

Are MIT's "Double Bubble" Planes the Future of Air Travel? [Planes]


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Fuel continue to be the largest operating expenditure for airlines and is expected to cost them an extra $40 billion this year. So, MIT's developing a new style of aircraft that could run on as little as 30 percent as today's 737's.More Read More ...

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