Microsoft teams up with UK start-up to curb climate impact of aircraft contrails

Michael Holder
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Satavia claims better atmospheric forecasting using AI can eliminate or offset up to 60 per cent of aviation industry's climate impact

Microsoft has teamed up with UK start-up Satavia to study the impact of aircraft contrails on the climate in a move the firms hope will lead to smarter flight planning that could significantly reduce the...

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