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Delta cutbacks: Airline to offer payouts to 30,000 employess
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Below are potential fuel savings for the following aircraft PER FLIGHT based on 180 minute ETOPS.
Aircraft Fuel Savings Daily Savings Annual Savings
($3.37/gal.)
B-767 9565 lbs $4811 $1,756,015 B-777 4082 lbs$2053 $749,345
B-757 3552 lbs$1786 $651,890
B-737 3395 lbs$1707 $623,055
Less fuel, carbon credits, a cleaner environment, increased operational flexibility and improved efficiency can all help to offset the present high cost of fuel.
The programs are out there but you have to look....or at least listen. Try googling "long range fuel and oxygen planning and you can get smart with some new ideas.
Captain Stabile
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