Type: arie

Countries: Gander FIR, Shanwick FIR

Domains: Oceanic/en-route

Description

An evaluation of the potential for reduction of aircraft emissions in the North Atlantic Oceanic airspace (NAT) corridor by varying aircraft altitude and/or Mach Number. Key elements were to minimise the impact on overall system safety and not affect other NAT flights.

Number of trials: 23

 

Benefits

CO2 benefit per flight (kg): 1310