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Let's review how they do pilots during their flights to consume less fuel and at the same time, reduce emissions of polluting gases atmosphere.
What we are going to detail may change from airline to airline according to their own policies or even, according to local regulations, but in general they are fairly standard guidelines used in the industry to reduce the consumption and pollution.
Hoy, The information we are going to read came from an excellent document that you shared Emirates than the press and that I thought it was important to publish it, since we all fly, but we don't know what happens in the cockpit and above all, what do they do pilots to fly more efficiently, not only by nature, but also, for airline economics, where the consumption of Jet A1 It can be a 40% of the operating costs of an airline company.
Flying more efficiently to consume less fuel
Emirates knows it as "Green Ops" and it includes all its guidelines that the airline's pilots must know from the first day they start flying for this giant airline..
Thanks to Green Ops and other initiatives, Emirates managed to reduce fuel consumption by more than 48.000 tons and carbon emissions by more than 151.000 tons in the last fiscal year.
Captain Hassan Al Hammadi, Emirates Senior Vice President of Flight Operations, he claimed: "We are proud of the work done by the Flight Operations team and the contributions of our pilots to significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This could only be achieved through collective discipline, Commitment and dedication to sustainable aviation practices in the cockpit, while maintaining the highest levels of security.".
How did they do it?
- Discretionary Extra Fuel: Through Green Ops, pilots are equipped with the data and analysis necessary to optimize the amount of fuel carried on each flight, avoiding excess weight and unnecessary consumption.
- Flight Speed Optimization: The speed of the plane directly impacts fuel consumption. Pilots have the training and tools to calculate the optimal speed on each route, considering factors such as distance, weather and schedule, without affecting punctuality.
- Landing with Reduced Flaps: Emirates uses techniques such as landing with reduced flaps, as long as track conditions allow it. This maneuver reduces air resistance and results in lower fuel consumption..
- Reverse Thrust at Idle: upon landing, Priority is given to using the minimum reverse power to reduce fuel consumption.
- Reduction of Running Engines (RARELY): Once the plane lands, The use of reverse is minimized to reduce fuel consumption. in addition, the RETI strategy (Reduced Engine Taxi-In) consists of turning off engines that are not necessary during taxiing to the boarding gate.
- Optimized Routes: Emirates continually works to optimize flight routes, reducing distances and fuel consumption taking advantage of wind and other conditions on the route.
- Technology and Innovation – Flight Pulse: Emirates Flight Pulse is a data self-management tool that provides pilots with detailed information on the performance of each flight in terms of safety and fuel consumption. This knowledge allows them to identify areas for improvement and make more efficient decisions in the future..
- Center of Gravity Optimization: The aircraft's load is distributed in a way that minimizes drag and saves fuel.
- Minimized APU Usage: The use of electrical energy on the ground is prioritized to reduce emissions from the aircraft's auxiliary engine.
- Drinking Water Adjustment: The exact amount of drinking water needed for each flight is calculated, reducing weight and optimizing fuel load.
Did you know about these strategies?? A very interesting topic that allows us to learn even more about the beautiful world of aviation..
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