Fewer CO2 emissions during transition from en-route to final approach
Type: arie
Countries: Germany
Domains: TMA
Description
The main objective was the optimisation of the vertical profile of arrivals to Cologne from the southeast in a high-density traffic area. Cologne, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt airports account for more than a third of total aircraft movements at Germany’s main airports, but are located within 100n.m. of each other.
Number of trials: 362
Benefits
CO2 benefit per flight (kg): 110-650