IATA Unveils New Flexible Route Initiative
By Adrian Schofield adrian_schofield@aviationweek.com
A new program launched by the International Air Transport Association aims to bring the efficiency advantages of new technology and procedures to long-haul routes around the globe.
IATA believes the iFlex program will cut fuel consumption – and carbon emissions – by up to 2% on certain long-haul flights. Early modeling suggests that airlines operating a 10-hour intercontinental flight could cut flight time by six ...
