Potential fuel consumption savings in medium to high-density extended Terminal Areas

Potential fuel consumption savings in medium to high-density extended Terminal Areas S. Swierstra,   EUROCONTROL Doc. 832004 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.11588.60809 Summary: With a view to more cost-effective control of inbound traffic, every endeavour was made to (a) obtain reliable fuel consumption estimates for actual flights as observed by ground-based surveillance systems and (b) investigate the potential effect…

ESTIMATES OF NUGATORY FUEL CONSUMPTION IN AN EXTENDED TERMINAL AREA ( Inbound traffic to London Heathrow )

ESTIMATES OF NUGATORY FUEL CONSUMPTION IN AN EXTENDED TERMINAL AREA ( Inbound traffic to London Heathrow ) A. Benoit, P. Sauer, S. Swierstra EUROCONTROL Doc. 812021 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.13620.22406 In order to estimate the amount of fuel burnt in an extended area surrounding and including a main terminal an investigation was undertaken in cooperation with the UK-CAA.…