In this article, I’ve decided to do something a little different. Below is an average approach pattern for an A320 into 28R at San Francisco airport. We’re going […]
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Data Science in Sustainable Aviation
AI, ML, and a bunch of other acronyms are everywhere in engineering. No so more in aerospace. From large airlines to small airports, data science has become the […]
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Turning Early on Takeoffs
Turning early on takeoffs provides a beeline for GPS markers, reducing time in the air and thereby fuel costs. Here is a short video I made that highlights […]
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PRDs
We love our pilots. And it’s not just passengers, airlines work hard to ensure that their employees are paid well and receive benefits. Furthermore, the FAA has numerous […]
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Gliding into the Future
Gliders are often overlooked, for a good reason. They are seen as leisure technology, requiring another aircraft to pull it into the skies. But can gliders be used […]
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Higher Altitudes
What’s at higher altitudes? Less air. As you all know, air pressure decreases as height increases. So how can this be applied to sustainable aviation? We can use […]
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Stepped Approaches and Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is a very important issue regarding aviation sustainability. Why? Sustainability means that an idea is ready for the future. With more laws and regulations regarding noise […]
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Are Ultra-Short Haul Flights Worth It?
Ultra-short-haul flights, defined as routes lasting under thirty minutes, represent a unique segment in the aviation industry with distinct challenges and opportunities, particularly in terms of sustainability. These […]
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The Harms of Hub-and-Spoke
Hub-and-spoke travel, while efficient for airlines in terms of operations, has notable sustainability drawbacks. Airlines such as Emirates rely on this route planning method through their main hub […]
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Should Short Domestic Flights Be Cancelled?
Recently, France decided to cancel all domestic flights, making travelers take the train or bus to their destinations. The government’s idea was to both tackle climate change and […]