Our White Papers contain more reading on our ideas and proposals. We have also included other relevant papers where we believe these to be of interest.
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White Papers
Does Aerial Refuelling have something to offer Commercial Air Transport?
This paper aims to stimulate debate on the practicalities of introducing air to air refueling to mainstream commercial aviation.
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Executive Summary of Proposals
An executive summary on the future application of aerial refuelling within Commercial Air Transport.
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A Game Changer: The KC767
A 2006 article published in Boeing Frontiers by Katherine Sopranos.
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The Significant Benefits of Introducing Aerial Refuelling into Commercial Aviation
A short paper outlining the significant commercial benefits available to commercial air transport operators.
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Aerial Refuelling Methods
A CRS Report for Congress from 2006 outlining the relative merits of each type of refuelling system
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Highly Efficient and Greener Civil Aviation - Step Jump, Why & How
As aviation matures, the propulsive, aerodynamic and structural efficiencies are showing smaller increments, whilst the environmental objectives become more challenging. With some lateral thinking, can we envisage a “step jump” by changing focus towards operational strategies?
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Green Development Options for the A320 Family
The aim of this article is to offer to some ideas that would improve the fuel efficiency of the A320 family in the hope of stimulating further debate.
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Hybrid Engine Technology Options for the A320 Family
Matt Wood takes a look at development options for the A320 Family - article published in The Log Magazine.
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Rolls Royce Response to Matt Wood's Hybrid Power Suggestions
Mark King, President of Civil Aerospace at Rolls Royce responds to Matt Wood's Hybrid Power Proposals.
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Range International is a professional consultancy group of leading aviation experts. We propose to introduce proven aerial refuelling techniques into commercial aviation.
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Key Benefits
- Lower costs and environmental impact.
- Shorter flight times.
- Full payloads over long distances.
- Increased airframe life.
- Decreased ground handling.
Why Now?
- Pace of technological improvements in efficiency is slowing.
- Fuel costs greatly increased.
- Uncertain geopolitical changes.
- Greater environmental conscience.
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