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Reinventing Fire airplane efficiency improvements


http://www.rmi.org/RFGraph-RF_airplane_efficiency_improvements
Our airplane efficiency gain is derived from studies of new airplane designs within each of the major airplane size classes: narrowbody, widebody, and regional. Efficiency gains for each future airplane design are relative to existing 2010 designs.

 

Fuel efficiency gains since the modern jet age


http://www.rmi.org/RFGraph-fuel_efficiency_gains_modern_jet_age
Decades of improvements in airplane efficiency, logistics, and load factor slashed the fuel burned per seat by 82% during 1958–2010. Compared to early airliners like the Comet 4, engine fuel consumption has dropped by nearly 50%.

 

Seat miles demand outlook with Reinventing Fire technology portfolio


http://www.rmi.org/RFGraph-Seat_miles_demand_outlook_with_technology_portfolio
Considering historical technology adoption in aviation and entry into service dates for advanced airplanes, the majority of today’s planes could be replaced with more efficient versions by 2050.

 

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Solutions Journal: Spring 2012

Solutions Journal Winter 2012

An in-depth look at each of RMI's key sectors: Transportation, Buildings, Industry, and Electricity. Plus features on RMI's 30 years of continued work toward the clean energy era, our celebration at RMI 30 in New York City to honor the donors who make it possible, and a look at our trustees.

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