Skytow to be launched!

April 1, 2011 - PRLog -- Skytow: A way out of the crisis

Economic crisis, which has affected all sectors of the economy, has not spared the air travel industry either. Airlines struggling to cope with the ever increasing costs and falling demand seek for any possible way to survive. A revolutionary solution to the industry’s problems is on the way. The idea may sound insane to a layman but the expected 40% cost reduction speaks for itself.
Information regarding this cutting-edge project named Skytow reached our office this week. It appears Push Me Pull You Inc is the very first to hit the nail on the head. The smart peopl at PMPYI came up with the first ever towed airliner.
A revolution in air passenger transport
One aircraft towed by another. A simple idea that has been used for years, just in a smaller scale. Is it possible to transfer this idea to large jet airliners? The engineers at PMPYI say yes.
The towed aircraft lacks all engines and is fully dependent on the plane towing it. Both aircraft are joined using a detachable cable. The capacity of the towed aircraft is fully used for the cargo.
How Skytow works
The towed aircraft, nicknamed appendix, features a simplified cockpit fitted with a specially modified autopilot. There is no need for a human pilot under normal circumstances. The technical details were revealed to us by chief engineer, Skip Tomylou “One of the stewards aboard the appendix would be given basic pilot training. He or she will oversee the cockpit during takeoff and landing. The haul rope can be detached in case of an emergency allowing the appendix to glide safely to the nearest airport.“
Once the appendix is in service, the engineers recommend it to be used for cargo, dogs and men only in the initial phase. „Women and children are advised to travel in the towing aircraft. I am in no way suggesting the appendix is not perfectly safe. This is just a measure aimed at making sure that the more vulnerable passenger groups, such as children, feel comfortable and secure. That is why they are suggested to fly aboard the towing plane until this new way of traveling becomes common.“ assures one of the PMPYI technicians.
What are the cost savings
Following the introduction of this extraordinary aircraft model, the fuel consumption is bound to be reduced substantially, less personnel is needed and we may expect a considerable reduction in fees associated with the Air Traffic Control. “This is a painless method of increasing the capacity on the busiest routes. Especially when there are no more free slots available at the largest airports.“ adds chief engineer Bart Simpson.
Airlines could save up to 40 percent on operating expenses. Such a reduction will affect the airfares fundamentally. For example, let us have a look at the New York to Los Angeles route. While there is an average fare of $581 today, it could easily go down to $174. “This is a great innovation. We will definitely be interested in Skytow once it is fully tested and proven to be safe.“ said Hank Panky, the spokesman of Cloud Skate Airlines.
The Skytow project is the focus of interest particularly for low cost airlines. Polly Anna spokesperson of Puddle Jumper Airlines says “Using Skytow I assume we would be able to offer 50% lower special fares on our busiest route Chicago to New York. Our marketing department is already working on a preliminary price list to be submitted for consideration in the coming weeks.“
Michael O'Leary, chief executive of the Europe's infamous low cost airline, is said to be very interested in the project. Ryanair is well known for its fierce cost cutting efforts.
The first passenger flight
The precise date of the first passenger flight is yet to be announced. PMPYI says the project is moving forward rapidly. According to the expert we addressed, this could happen no sooner than in the second half of 2015.
Currently, the large main airports pose the most visible obstacle for the Skytow project. The service companies in charge of the airports are unwilling to modify the existing infrastructure. On the other hand, this is a great opportunity for the alternative airports. “Trial runs are scheduled to begin during the spring of 2013. Till then we will be focused on debugging the concept.“ Bart Simpson finished.

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