Project Number: 085
Category: Operations, Combustion Products
This research project aims to assess strategies for improving fuel efficiency. The outcomes of this research are the identification of near and long-term operational strategies for improving en-route fuel efficiency. The benefit of this research will inform the FAA on high payoff en-route improvements worthy of further investment. The research team includes a major U.S. airline to bring the real-world operational perspective of barriers that could exist for the implementation or adoption of various strategies. This will include a compilation of current and proposed operational improvements and current airspace/controller constraints.