The definitive professional's reference to jet transport safety, efficiency, and profitability Modeled on airline training courses, this groundbreaking book thoroughly explores the driving maxim of jet transport design and engineering--carry as much weight as possible as far as possible as fast as possible at the greatest profit possible. Experienced performance engineer Carlos Padilla examines the key concepts and methods being used by today's TMS successful industry players to achieve this important goal. This extensively researched volume provides you with important insights and heard-to-find information gained only through experience, including comprehensive explanations of performance issues related to jet operations. Featuring helpful lists and explanations of abbreviations and relevant terminology, this authoritative manual is also filled with example problems and solutions. Inside, you will find concise examinations of: Challenges arising from cockpit automation; Development of payload-range curves; Cost index and economy speeds; Calculations for weight and balance; Performance-related FAA restrictions: Propulsion systems and thrust setting parameters. The competitive environment of the airline industry, makes this book a vital resource for professionals working in the jet transport environment.

Presenting a detailed and comprehensive treatment of performance analysis techniques for jet transport airplanes, this unique book describes key operational and regulatory procedures and constraints that directly impact the performance of commercial airliners. --

A previous study described the technical aspects of using gelled or emulsified fuel in a DC-8-62 commercial jet transport and identified associated problems. This study examined the economics of jet fleet conversion to the use of 2 percent gelled fuel. Based on the technical findings, a DC-8-62 modification program was outlined, costed, and analyzed. Based on the DC-8-62 analysis, it was estimated that conversion and operation for the ten years 1972-81 of all U.S. air carrier jet passenger airplanes would add about four billion dollars to their operating costs for the decade. This is approximately a 4.5 percent increase to total operating costs. (Author).