Airspace management benefits far below Government estimates
The Hindu
Airlines save ₹131 crore against Ministry of Civil Aviation estimate of ₹1,000 crore annually
Airlines have reported savings of only ₹131 crore in fuel costs from efficient "airspace management" instead of the projected savings of ₹1,000 crore annually.
"The airlines have indicated cumulative savings of about ₹131 crore due to implementation of Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA). Further, about 34,000 tonne carbon footprint saving has been reported by various airlines," the Ministry of Civil Aviation told Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture which tabled its report on Wednesday. It had sought to know the actual savings from the initiative.
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