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Reducing the use of aircraft engines during taxiing ✈ 🚕! Together with ACI EUROPE and operational and technical experts from across #aviation EUROCONTROL has produced a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) & Industry Guidance to save fuel and reduce emissions. The improvement of environmental performance of airports is without doubt one of the key 🌿 challenges of many, if not all, #airports. EUROCONTROL's Airport Operations Team (AOT) Sustainable Taxiing Taskforce – a forum of operational and technical stakeholders - has delivered a high-level CONOPS that includes recommendations and considerations for implementation of sustainable taxi operations. The CONOPS, based on a simplified model of taxi operations, demonstrates the environmental benefit potential to reduce fuel and emissions (in addition to improvement of Local Air Quality and noise at the apron), but also addresses possible operational improvements in operations with sustainable taxi solutions. The reduction-potential of noise, local air quality and emissions of sustainable taxiing solutions are very significant in comparison to other air traffic management related reductions. The analysis shows that emission reductions of up to 400 kg of CO2 are possible (standard LTO taxi-out times, A320 family). 💡 Sustainable taxiing solutions should be therefore seriously considered as part of the overall sustainability package of the aviation sector. Read the CONOPS to learn more about integrating technological enablers in operations and maximising environmental benefits and operational efficiency: https://lnkd.in/eKramsCv

Really interesting concept of operations to reduce carbon emissions on taxi operations

Interesting document describing the future of taxi and the different possible solutions if every stakeholders are playing along. About time to get on-board and outboard solutions! Thanks to Eurocontrol for sharing this! 👍

✈ Sustainable Taxi Operations: CONOPS and Industry Guidance EUROCONTROL has released a new technical document on sustainable taxi operations that provides a concept of operations and industry guidance for integrating these technologies and procedures into existing airport operations. The paper features a comprehensive inventory of technologies and procedures for reducing emissions and noise during aircraft taxiing at airports. It explores their implications for airports and how they can be better incorporated in the airport setting. Sustainable taxi operations are part of a broader set of initiatives from the aviation community for reducing its environmental footprint and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. 👉 To read the document: https://lnkd.in/gTghA3vG #aircraft #airports #airtravel #aviation #climateaction #energytransition #infrastructure #innovation #stem #transportation

A long journey with a great result :-) Sustainable Taxiing CONOPS was fully accepted and approved by Airport Operations Team 27 on the 16 May 2024.   It is a rather long read, but interesting and forward looking document that the Task Force co-chaired by Pascal Hop (Eurocontrol) and Eugene Leeman (ACI Europe) put together. All key industry stakeholders actively participated in the work of the Task Force. Airlines, Airports, Ground Handlers, OEMs, ANSPs, EASA/CAAs, IATA, etc. The results of the taskforce were also succesfully presented to the IATA Ground Handlers Conference in Reykjavik.   One of the strongest message we now can convey with regards to sustainable taxiing, is that the reduction-potential of noise, Local Air Quality and Emissions for Sustainable Taxiing (STX) is VERY SIGNIFICANT in comparison to other ATM related reductions. We’ve seen in our analysis that emission reductions up to 400 kg of CO2 are possible (standard LTO taxi-out times, A320 family) which is above the emissions reductions that are expected for an average flight from CP1 implementations! STX solutions should be therefore seriously considered as part of the overall sustainability package of the aviation sector.  

The Future of Aviation: Virtual Interlining and the Rise of Aviation Hubs The aviation industry is constantly evolving, aiming to meet the growing demand for travel and enhance the passenger experience. One innovative approach being discussed lately is virtual interlining, which opens the door to creating next-generation aviation hubs. What is Virtual Interlining? Virtual interlining is a strategy where airlines collaborate to create a network of routes without the need for direct codeshare agreements. Instead, they utilize technological solutions and digital platforms to integrate their schedules and ticket bookings, offering passengers seamless connections and a wide choice of routes. We consider now : Creating Aviation Hubs through Virtual Interlining and invite airlines to collaborate #Hub #Airlines #Aviation #Boeing #Airbus

How Fly On E Sustainable Aviation is connecting ground users to the low altitude economy

Analyzing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) reveals a significant gap between OEM projections and independent research. While #eVTOL manufacturers claim air taxi fares will be comparable to conventional taxis, independent studies suggest higher ticket prices. Our analysis of three #AAM use cases — City Taxi, Airport Shuttle, and Inter City — using a comprehensive cost model, indicates initial operations may face higher operating costs and thus higher ticket prices. Factoring in direct and indirect operating costs and a profit margin, achieving economic viability will require high load factors, high aircraft utilization and an efficient supporting ecosystem with minimal costs to the operator and its passengers. 💡 Stay tuned as we continue to explore the real-world unit economics of #AdvancedAirMobility and its potential to revolutionize urban transport. Download the full report on our website: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dQsiVc-a #RolandBerger

Advanced Air Mobility: Fast, but too expensive? Investment in #AdvancedAirMobility has slowed. What factors have driven this change, and why do we at #RolandBerger believe in the market's future? Our latest publication dives into: 🚀 Conditions for #eVTOL to capture a wider market 🛫 Cost analysis for three key air taxi use cases 🔍 Unit economics and ticket pricing Explore the financial insights into #AAM’s potential: https://lnkd.in/eG4fKug2

Is the AAM market ready to take off? ⬇️ The #AAM ecosystem is still in its early stages, which makes building a reliable business case uncertain. 🤝 To tackle these challenges, operators and OEMs must collaborate with industry stakeholders to establish the proof of concept. Despite our findings showing higher unit costs than OEM claims, the market has promising potential. Explore the #FutureOfMobility here: https://lnkd.in/eBMH75T2 #RolandBerger