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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 1:02 pm
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Tits McGhee
 
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Originally Posted by Teece
Aren't VS doing this already? And doesn't it have implications for taking off with cold engines?
Don't know, but they're certainly exploring (along with other airlines) electrically powered landing gear so aircraft can move out to the runway with engines off and, on approaching their turn for take-off, turn them on. Saves jet fuel and also the fuel used by the tugs. Few years off though.
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