Examination of commercial aviation operational energy conservation strategies

Technical Report · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5258415· OSTI ID:5258415

Forty-seven fuel conservation strategies are identified for commercial aviation and the fuel saving potential, costs, constraints, and current implementation levels of these options are examined. This assessment is based on a comprehensive review of published data and discussions with representatives from industry and government. Analyses were performed to quantify the fuel saving potential of each option, and to assess the fuel savings achieved to date by the airline industry. Those options requiring further government support for option implementation were identified, rated, and ranked in accordance with a rating methodology developed in the study. Finally, recommendations are made for future government efforts in the area of fuel conservation in commercial aviation.

• Research Organization: Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, CA (USA). Eastern Technical Div.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Solar Energy
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-78CS52184
• OSTI ID: 5258415
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/2184--2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
AIRCRAFT
AVIATION FUELS
COMMERCIAL SECTOR
CONSUMPTION RATES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUELS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
IMPLEMENTATION
INDUSTRY
RECOMMENDATIONS