The Future Of Air Travel?


	The Future Of Air Travel?

BartendingBear

7-14-2008 1:04 AM

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BartendingBear says:

Only if the helium supply is better managed. It is known to be in short supply. The details of the craft are interesting, just the same. Electric engines are a novelty, too.

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