The Economic Advantages of Operating a Polished Aluminum Aircraft Fleet Aluminum Company of America, Alcoa Center, PA

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Cieslak, Stanley J., author.

Conference Name:

Annual Aerospace/Airline Plating and Metal Finishing Forum and Exposition (1987-02-16 : Jacksonville, Florida, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1987

Summary:

The authors present an economic model and apply it to a comparison of painted and bare polished commercial aircraft over a twenty year life. Inputs into the economic model are a cross section of actual figures obtained from major U. S. airlines. A sensitivity analysis of critical variables is presented, showing that differences in fuel costs, weight savings, and fuel saving factors, are major influences on financial results. A 200 aircraft airline is studied to show the potential savings for a major carrier. The result of this study shows that operating a polished aluminum aircraft is cost effective over the aircraft's lifetime. The model developed can be used for comparative purposes by airlines considering the polished look

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Publisher Number:

870748

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