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We have just begun to create efficient transport aircraftFactors affecting the cost-effectiveness and economics of the air transportation industry are reviewed. The delivery of more fuel-efficient aircraft and eventual total replacement in the 1990's by fleets of advanced aircraft are seen to offset rising fuel costs. Better airport operations are perceived to eliminate fuel-costly delays due to overcrowded runways, lack of available carriers, and maintenance of aircraft in holding patterns. Noise reduction research will lower the lawsuit costs from noise pollution, and the introduction of advanced turbofans for long, short, and medium range flights, advanced commuter planes, and advanced SSTs offering projected 50% increases in current aircraft efficiencies are seen to be limited only by the airlines' ability to provide purchase financing, rather than by a lack of available new technology.
Document ID
19820037838
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Maglieri, D. J.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Dollyhigh, S. M.
(NASA Langley Research Center Aeronautical Systems Div., Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Astronautics and Aeronautics
Volume: 20
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
82A21373
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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