Airbus A320
Mar 26 2009, Anupam

Eco Factor: Self-powered landing gear and braking system.

Airbus has developed a new landing gear system that can enable the aircraft to harness kinetic energy and use it to power the landing and braking mechanism. The company has applied for a US.

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