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Re:First all-electric seaplane takes flight in B.C. by Gravityloss on Wednesday December 11, 2019 @03:20PM (#21766378)
How would planes would look like if fuel prices increased a few fold? I would assume probably less jets and more turbine aircraft, at least on short trips. Straight wings and slower speeds. Boeing and Airbus might lose some market share. Boeing never had a turboprop, Airbus owns 50% of ATR.
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Re:First all-electric seaplane takes flight in B.C. by Gibbon1 on Wednesday December 11, 2019 @04:26PM (#21766958)
> How would planes would look like if fuel prices increased a few fold?

Like High speed rail

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Re:First all-electric seaplane takes flight in B.C. by ericpauley on Wednesday December 11, 2019 @03:38PM (#21766555)
> less jets and more turbine aircraft

Assuming you mean turbofan vs. turboprop here, since both of these are turbine-driven.

In either case, my understanding is that turboprops don't present a substantial gain in efficiency, as turbofans allow for higher and faster cruising altitude, which reduces drag on the airframe.

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