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PostSubject: British Airways to use special paint on planes to save fuel    British Airways to use special paint on planes to save fuel  Icon_minitimeSat Dec 31, 2011 12:32 am

British Airways plans to introduce fuel-saving paint to a Boeing 777-200 after successful trials on an Airbus A318 serving New York and London.

The coating, made by TripleO, reduces debris build up and improves aerodynamics, the London-based airline said in a statement. British Airways aims to save more than 100,000 pounds ($A151,000) during the testing period, the airline said.

Rising fuel prices have driven airlines to seek new ways of cutting weight and improving efficiency to allow the planes to fly with less fuel. In November, for example, Israel's El Al signed a contract with privately-held WheelTug, based in Gibraltar, to use electric motors to move aircraft on the ground.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/british-airways-to-use-special-paint-on-planes-to-save-fuel-20111230-1pf1y.html#ixzz1i5U4z4Vk
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