Trends in Energy Use and Fuel Efficiency in the US Commercial Airline Industry

摘要

The record of the US commercial airline industry in improving fuel efficiency from 1973 to 1980 is examined. The components of the efficiency changes and how much fuel they saved are identified. The analysis focused only on the transportion of passengers, excluding helicopter service, commuter service, and flights devoted solely to transporting cargo. (ERA citation 09:035691)