787 On the...

Boeing has a new commercial jet, the 787.

They took a different approach than Airbus on their new scheme. They figured build a better mid capacity, long distance jet, than one big ass jet you could pack with more.

One thing they are boasting is it is 20% more fuel efficient than current jets in its size range. This makes it cheaper to operate, since it uses less fuel.

Less fuel usage is good, and better for the environment, because of less emissions right?

Some idiotic environmentalists are complaining. (article)

Yeah.

They claim the reduced costs will make more people fly.

So, I have a new idea.

How about we cut that dependence on foreign oil, and raise the cost of flying, by making COAL POWERED JETS!!!

Just think of it. Big black clouds of smoke behind every one of em. Since each will have to take on a hell of a lot of coal to make trips, they'll have less seats.

Less seats = higher costs.

Higher costs = less people flying.

Now THAT is environmentally friendly, and lowers the dependence on foreign oil all in one swift move.

Too bad everyone doesn't think as proactive as I do.