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Could this be the future shape of airfreight?

Swiss forwarding and logistics company Kuehne+Nagel is partnering with aerospace firm Natilus to develop a blended-wing-body freighter aircraft. The San Diego-based company says that the design could reduce fuel consumption by 30% and increase payload by 40%. The companies will assess how blended-wing-body aircraft will operate within existing fleets and reduce carbon emissions in freight forwarding. Kuehne+Nagel will focus on route modelling, environmental impact assessment, operational cost analysis and engagement with the ... [+]