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Key Takeaways:

  • Otto Aviation, a Fort Worth company, has introduced a new business jet concept.
  • This innovative jet design boasts a 62% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional aircraft of similar size.
  • The significant fuel efficiency is achieved purely through enhanced aerodynamics, particularly by maximizing laminar flow across the entire airframe.
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A Fort Worth company has unveiled its concept for a business jet that burns 62% less fuel than a conventional aircraft of similar size and it does it entirely with improved aerodynamics that maximize laminar flow over the whole airframe. Otto Aviation released this video last week.

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