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U.S. airlines address fuel efficiency
Did you know that fuel is generally an airline’s second biggest expense, right behind labor? In fact, U.S. airlines spend more than $10 billion each year on fuel costs.
As environmental concerns are catching the attention of more and more businesses, airlines are increasing their fuel efficiency. In fact, in the last two years alone, U.S. airlines have increased fuel efficiency by nearly 65 percent. Here’s how:
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Investing in fuel efficient aircrafts and engines
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Reducing cruising speeds
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Using flight simulators instead of real airplanes for pilot training
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Using computers to determine optimum fuel loads
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Turing off engines when flights are delayed
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Using only one engine when taxiing to the gate
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Keeping airplanes clean to resist aerodynamic drag
In addition, U.S. airlines are joining alliances with international airlines to come up with more creative ways to reduce emissions and increase efficiencies.
Source: Air Transport Association
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