#aerolane
Until some genius finally cracks the physics challenges and builds land trains, this could be a real winner.

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Could ‘sky trains’ reduce transportation emissions? » Yale Climate Connections
Aerolane is using planes to pull other planes through the sky.
yaleclimateconnections.org
April 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
If this company has its way, you might soon see airplanes pulling other airplanes through the sky.
Could ‘sky trains’ reduce transportation emissions? » Yale Climate Connections
Aerolane is using planes to pull other planes through the sky.
yaleclimateconnections.org
April 13, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Aerolane is the modern version

Their mostly unpowered cargo glider version has a backup electric prop good for a go around.

For a towed launch to powered cruise, I think you would save up to 20% of fuel/charge, with safety tradeoffs and airport slot complications.

www.aerolane.com/aerotowing
Aerotowing | Aerolane
We're making every plane every plane more capable, productive, and far cleaner with a groundbreaking new technology: Autonomous Cargo Gliders.
www.aerolane.com
September 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
July 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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This is either genius or insane.
Texas Startup Looks To Revolutionize Air Freight
Aerolane demonstrated its "sky-train" technology, which uses traditional aircraft to tow autonomous cargo gliders
avweb.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Ein Flugzeug zieht im Flug ein autonomes Frachtflugzeug hinter sich her, das energiearm auf den Luftströmungen "surft". Die Umsetzung ist jedoch schwierig. #Energie
Energieeinsparung: Aerolane will segelnde Frachtflugzeuge in Schlepptau nehmen
Ein Flugzeug zieht im Flug ein autonomes Frachtflugzeug hinter sich her, das energiearm auf den Luftströmungen "surft". Die Umsetzung ist jedoch schwierig.
www.heise.de
July 5, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Fort Worth startup Aerolane tests fuel-efficient cargo gliders at Perot Field, aiming to cut air freight costs by 60% with WWII-inspired tow systems.
Aerolane Launches Cargo Glider Tech at Fort Worth's Perot Field
Fort Worth startup Aerolane tests fuel-efficient cargo gliders at Perot Field, aiming to cut air freight costs by 60% with WWII-inspired tow systems.
airpronews.com
April 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The entirety of In the Aerolane Over the Sea
August 14, 2023 at 1:16 AM
Aerocart cargo gliders | Discussion
Home | Aerolane
We're making every plane every plane more capable, productive, and far cleaner with a groundbreaking new technology: Autonomous Cargo Gliders.
www.aerolane.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Flight Songs
#musicsky #SongListSunday

1. Aerolane by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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2. Co-pilot by Kristina Maria
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3. Leaving On A Jet Plane by John Denver
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4. Airplanes by B.o.B. (feat. Hayley Williams) music.youtube.com/wa...
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December 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Aerolane wants to tow cargo through the sky like a train pulls freight cars - and cut air-freight costs up to 65%.

Full story on https://yespress.io/aerolane?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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September 5, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Todd Graetz wants to move air cargo at the cost of a truck. His trick is a WWII idea: tow a glider behind the plane.

https://yespress.io/todd-graetz?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social via Yespress
Todd Graetz: Air speed at ground cost, on a tow line
The Aerolane CEO revived a WWII idea - towing cargo gliders behind planes - and made it autonomous.
yespress.io
August 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
來自美國德州西部的新創公司 Aerolane 近期發表新型載貨無人機,並表示只要靠一根繩子,將來就有可能讓全球空運費用省下 65%。這種被 Aeroland 稱為「空中貨卡」(Aerocarts)的載貨用無人機本身僅有滑翔功能,因此在飛行時依靠一條繩子與客機或是貨機相連,並依靠領航機進行起降和飛行,此外也可在中途解開繩子,由飛行控制系統接手並依靠滑翔飛行到不同地點後自行降落。
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無人機可省下 65% 空運費用,就靠一根繩子
來自美國德州西部的新創公司 Aerolane 近期發表新型載貨無人機,並表示只要靠一根繩子,將來就有可能讓全球空運費用省下 65%。 這種被 Aeroland 稱為「空中貨卡」(Aerocarts)的載貨用無人機,可依據需求制定尺寸和籌載量,由於本身不裝備發動機,因此所有機艙空間都可以用來載貨,而機...
technews.tw
March 29, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Plus: Aviation tech company Aerolane establishes flight operations at Perot Field at Alliance Airport, Vaquero Midstream launches two system expansion projects totaling 70 miles.
DFW Airport and American Airlines to Invest $4 Billion in Terminal F Buildout
Plus: Aviation tech company Aerolane establishes flight operations at Perot Field at Alliance Airport, Vaquero Midstream launches two system expansion projects totaling 70 miles.
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May 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
US start-up Aerolane is exploring the secret to airborne surfing, a technique already mastered by geese to make these birds efficiently surf on air currents generated by their formation Todd Graetz hopes to apply that idea at a Texas airstrip to upend the air cargo… #Tech #Startup #aerolane
Could Start-up ‘Flying Piano’ Revolutionize Air Cargo?
US start-up Aerolane is exploring the secret to airborne surfing, a technique already mastered by geese to make these birds efficiently surf on air currents generated by their formation Todd Graetz hopes to apply that idea at a Texas airstrip to upend the…
protechbro.com
July 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Ein Startup versucht, Flugzeuge abzuschleppen, um die Luftfrachtkosten um 65 % zu senken

https://www.bytesde.com/35028/

Ein Startup versucht, Flugzeuge abzuschleppen, um die Luftfrachtkosten um 65 % zu senken https://www.theconveyor.co/aerolane-is-betting-on-towing-to-cut-air-cargo-costs-by-65/
Ein Startup versucht, Flugzeuge abzuschleppen, um die Luftfrachtkosten um 65 % zu senken
Ein Startup versucht, Flugzeuge abzuschleppen, um die Luftfrachtkosten um 65 % zu senkenhttps://www.theconveyor.co/aerolane-is-betting-on-towing-to-cut-air-cargo-costs-by-65/
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March 30, 2024 at 3:30 PM
ICYMI: Cette solution écologique révolutionnerait le fret aérien et baisserait son coût de 65 % !
Cette solution écologique révolutionnerait le fret aérien et baisserait son coût de 65 % !
#Aerolane, une société américaine souhaite produire des planeurs cargo autonomes pour transporter de grandes quantités de fret derrière un #avion remorqueur. Séduisant, ce concept permettrait d’abaisser de 65 % le coût du #transportdefret aérien.
www.futura-sciences.com
March 25, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Cette solution écologique révolutionnerait le fret aérien et baisserait son coût de 65 % !
Cette solution écologique révolutionnerait le fret aérien et baisserait son coût de 65 % !
#Aerolane, une société américaine souhaite produire des planeurs cargo autonomes pour transporter de grandes quantités de fret derrière un #avion remorqueur. Séduisant, ce concept permettrait d’abaisser de 65 % le coût du #transportdefret aérien.
www.futura-sciences.com
March 21, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Aerolane envisions using gliders to tug cargo as a way to save energy for future customers and make air cargo transportation more efficient.
Aviation startup tests 'sky train' technology in North Texas
The company is starting with smaller air cargo carriers as a gradual way to bring the technology to the FAA and start making an economic impact.
www.wfaa.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Feed: "AVweb"
By: Parris Clarke on Friday, October 3, 2025
Texas Startup Looks To Revolutionize Air Freight
Aerolane demonstrated its "sky-train" technology, which uses traditional aircraft to tow autonomous cargo gliders
avweb.com
October 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM