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Boeing, NASA aim to flying geese in bid to save fuel

Bloomberg Boeing Co. and NASA have found an inexpensive way to cut airline fuel bills by borrowing a trick from the world’s greatest long-distance aviators: migratory birds. By lining up cruising aircraft in a V-shaped formation favoured by Canada geese, carriers would be able to produce a leap in efficiency without investing in structural makeovers or futuristic technology. The idea ...

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Now, enjoy Sydney Opera’s podcasts on Etihad flights

EMIRATES BUSINESS How many stories can you consume in a 21-hour, 37-minute flight from Sydney to London? Now you can find out, with more than 50 hours of original Sydney Opera House available to the 18 million passengers who travel Etihad Airways worldwide each year. Two of the Sydney Opera House’s most popular podcasts, This Kid Life and It’s A ...

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Michael Kors surges

Bloomberg Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.’s strategy to entice shoppers and get them to pay more for its luxury apparel and handbags is showing some signs of success. Profit and sales in the quarter that ended in July exceeded analysts’ estimates, driving the shares up as much as 14 percent in early trading. The fashion house has been refreshing designs and ...

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