Effects of Fuel Price on Total Fuel Burn and System Capacity- An Analysis of Advanced Engine and Airframe Technology and Airline Responses to Changes in Fuel Price

We expanded a technology portfolio analysis tool developed to support NASA’s Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) program with a new model of airline behavior in response to changes in fuel price. We investigate several scenarios across a range of fuel prices taking into account the improved efficiency provided by ERA technologies. Metrics for total fuel burn, LTO NOx, population exposed to 65 dB DNL noise, and available seat-kilometers are shown.