In the commercial air transport industry, it is desirable to design aircraft configurations that yield reduced fuel burn per seat-mile, as fuel burn per seat-mile is a measure of fuel efficiency. Efficient aircraft configurations are ever more important as fuel costs continue to increase. Aircraft aerodynamic drag and fuel burn are generally reduced as the aspect ratio of the aircraft wing increases. Similarly, operating larger aircraft which carry more passengers and payload is generally more efficient between two destinations than flying several trips with smaller aircraft. Thus, larger aircraft and aircraft with longer wingspans tend to be more efficient. However, taxiway spacing and gate locations for most airports were established without providing adequate spacing for aircraft with the longer wingspans that may be produced with today's technology.
Some attemptsNewgrange News - Swimming Champ

Meath isn't only about the historical sites and luxury hotel accommodation, there's also a powerful community spirit and we celebrate the achievements of our locals as a community. The elated reception for Eleanor Murray of Scoil Mhuire on Monday 11th of October was proof of this. Her gold and bronze medals in hand, she returned to her school in Trim as local hero. The medals came from her victories at the Down's syndrome International and World Swimming Championships, held in Taipei, Taiwan.

A member of a team of seven Irish athletes, the 16-year-old student won a gold medal in the 50m freestyle competition and then proceeded to set a new personal best time of 52.32 seconds. This timely accomplishment shaved 1.43 seconds off her previous