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Beyond structural influences, the behavioral patterns of birds, such as their method of flocking, also offer valuable insights into energy conservation during flight. Airbus introduced a program called "fellowfly," which examines the benefits of aircraft flying in a V-formation, akin to the snow geese. By efficiently surfing on the wake patterns created by leading birds, follower aircraft could potentially reduce fuel consumption by five to ten percent—a significant improvement in an industry heavily reliant on energy efficiency.