Eco Pilot Training at OAA Captain Michael Fitz-Costa.

Eco Pilot Training at OAACaptain Michael Fitz-Costa

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COPENHAGEN - AND BEYONDACHIEVING A GLOBAL APPROACH TO REDUCING AVIATION EMISSIONS At Greener Skies 2009 aviation leaders will outline their visionary plans to make aviation greener as they seek a rightful place among industry equals at the world most important climate change forum.

Aviation is responsible for 2% of man-made CO2 emissions worldwide

Industry

G8 and ICAO policy, 50% CO2 reduction by 2050

Emissions Trading System (ETS) EU directives are now in place

Effecting 2700 air carriers flying to and from Europe

The EU require details of both Revenue Tonne Kilometers (RTK) and CO2 emissions to be kept by all carriers

Industry

Problems with ETS…

ETS Aug. 31 deadline extended

UK's announced that it does not have "a firm and agreed list" of operators to be regulated by each member state

European Commission has not yet announced 2012 emissions cap for flight into Europe

Industry is waiting for further information on ETS

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

Every Kg of combusted jet-A1 is generating 3.16 kgs of CO2

i.e. 100 kgs jet-A1 corresponds to 316 kgs of CO2 which can be mathematically proven with Stoichiometric law

CH4 + 2(O2 + 3.76N2) -> CO2 + 2H2O + 7.52N2

Why Eco Pilot Training?

An important piece in the Airlines fuel saving strategy

The Airline:

Why?

• Environmental issues affecting all airlines – (Branding)

• Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is coming

• Fuel cost savings – with training program, it will strengthen the airlines’ saving potential

The Airline:

Expand into fuel saving behaviour within:

• Type rating and conversion training

• Recurrent training – LPC/OPC

Strengthening fuel saving behaviour and environmental thinking in pilots

Target Customers:

• Small and medium sized Operators -

• Training must be flexible due to very different level of maturity among the Airlines fuel conservation programs

Fuel cost today per A/C per year:• Charter: €8-10 Million• Scheduled: €5-8 Million

Strengthening Fuel Saving Behaviour

Training program

Phase 1 commitment

Management Commitment… “Plan for Success”

Key players…

CEO, DFO and Chief pilots

Time frame… 1-3 days with OAA consultants and lecture basis

Phase 1 Phase 1 Briefing

Executive Management decision Top priority… Fuel saving

Flight OperationsA review of ALL Operating Procedure

Review ALL fuel critical areas

Training of employeesChange of culture

Phase 1 Phase 1 Training

• The challenge is to convince all flight crew member that a change in behaviour might be or is needed.

• The aviation business is generally “conservative”, and changes are sometimes met with scepticism.

• Many flight crew members operate and plan their operation like they always have.

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Training program

Phase 2

Course summary “Green Module”

• Flight crew awareness of how to operate the aircraft more fuel efficient

• Lower the operating costs of the airline, more profit to the airline and secure long-term success of the company

• More environmental friendly operation

Phase 2Ground School

Relevant theory will be covered• Economical facts (and ETS if applicable)• Environmental facts• Aircraft performance & aerodynamics• Engine deterioration• Active flight planning

Phase 2Flight Training

Two simulator sessions• Focusing on a fuel efficient operation during

different LOFT sessions• How to conduct a more fuel efficient flight

operation• Convince pilots that efficient flying can make a

difference

Training Program

Phase 3

Consultation and follow up performed 3x in first year

• To ensure that the airline continue to work with the program in a day-to-day operations

• To monitor the progress of the program and solve any issues

• External operational expertise is offered via Parc Aviation on demand for line training, line checks etc

Boeing fuel figures (examples)

How much is a 1% reduction in fuel consumption worth, according to Boeing?

Type Fuel saving/year/aircraft CO2 reduction/year/aircraft

B777 265-340 000 litres 670- 860 000 kgB767 113-151 000 litres 286-382 000 kgB757 94- 132 000 litres 239- 334 000 kgB737 57-95 000 litres 144-240 000 kg

1. Assumed typical aircraft utilization rates. Actual utilization rates may differ2. Assumed density of JET-A1 = 0.8 kg/dm3. 1kg JET-A1 = 3.16 kg of CO2

Fuel Savings for a Scheduled European Flight

Assumptions: an average flight burn of 3500 kg, flight time ≈ 1:10fuel price €0.7 kg daily FC(legs) = 6

Savings on burn/legSavings on burn/leg 1 % 1 % 2 % 2 % 3 %3 % 4 % 4 % 5 %5 %

kg JET-A1kg JET-A1 3535 7070 105105 140140 175175

kg COkg CO22 111111 221221 332332 442442 553553

Annual Savings kgAnnual Savings kg 7665076650 153300153300 229950229950 306600306600 383250383250

Annual Savings Annual Savings €€ 5365553655 107310107310 160965160965 214620214620 268275268275

A “Good Example”

Some airlines have focused on these important issues in the last 2-3 years.

In general, they have had some fuel saving campaign running, affecting the whole company.

One European operator among others reports an improved fuel efficiency of 4%, an North American operator reports an improved fuel efficiency of 5%.

A flight from Stockholm to Berlin with a Twin jet operation, with a fuel burn of 3500 kg, some examples of fuel savings initiatives:

Five minutes less APU usage 11 kgSingle engine taxiing for 10 minutes 58 kgTake-off with packs off 3 kgAcceleration altitude 800 ft instead of 1500 ft 24 kgOptimum speed with a lowered Cost Index 50 kgLanding with partial flap setting 8 kgIdle reverse on landing 15 kgEngine wash program 20 kgWeight reduction 500 kg (fuel or equipment) 15 kgRemoval of external dirt accumulation 29 kg

233 kg

A “Good Example” (Hard)

A Good Example (soft)

Flight crew chasing 1 min of short cuts 45 kgFlying optimum altitudes at all times 66 kgAlways enter winds aloft in FMS/FMGS 45 kgA Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) 50 kg

Σ206 kg

Total “hard+soft” = 439 kgs of fuel burnConclusion: Every kilo counts on every flight…..

Generic Business Case

• Charter Operator (small) with 10 A320 • Estimate 6 crew per A/C = 60 crew• Yearly fuel cost €8million x 10 = €80million

Savings potential 4-6% = € 3-5 million per year

Extra direct mandatory investment needed for the Operator on market price should give a return of investment of less than 12 months

Thank you!