Airplane (1 of 2) (IMAGE) American Institute of Physics Caption The modern airplane design works well, but from a fuel efficiency standpoint, could planes be designed more aerodynamically -- to lower drag and increase lift? Credit RJ Huyssen/NU,RSA Usage Restrictions Reporters may use this image provided credit is given to RJ Huyssen/NU,RSA License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.