To save fuel, should planes fly unpainted? Here’s the surprising answer
While walking through an American Airlines office I saw a post that said, “It’s a fact — Replacing paint with decals can reduce aircraft weight by 400 pounds and, across the fleet, save approximately $19 million in annual fuel costs.” If that is true, why are all the other airlines slathering their planes with paint?
Gasoline saving tips
Here are some tips for saving gas on your next summer road trip.