Biofuel-powered, laser-loaded Boeing plane of the future visits FedEx hub

The aircraft of the future made a pit stop at FedEx’s Memphis hub Monday as the company marked Earth Day. Powered by biofuel made from animal fat and beef tallow waste, the Boeing 777 ecoDemonstrator sported sensors that warn of airfield and airborne obstacles, along with pilot biofeedback technology, 3-D-printed parts, recycled titanium parts and other innovations. (www.commercialappeal.com) Ещё...