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How to Extend an Electric Plane's Range? Aerotow It.
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June 13, 2023
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5:04Now PlayingStartup Magpie Aviation is testing whether it would be possible to tow electric commercial passenger planes to extend their range. While the company is currently towing gliders, it says there’s no reason why it couldn’t eventually tow single aisle jetliners like a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A320. So will plane towing work, or is the concept not quite there yet?
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