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http://dx.doi.org/10.12985/ksaa.2021.29.2.001

Estimation of Discretionary Fuel for Airline Operations  

Chang, Hyoseok (한서대학교 항공교통물류학과)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics / v.29, no.2, 2021 , pp. 1-13 More about this Journal
Abstract
Fuel costs represent one of the most substantial expenses for airlines, accounting for 20% - 36% of the airline's total operating cost. The present study discusses the so-called discretionary fuel that is additionally loaded at the discretion of airlines to cover unforeseen variations from the planned flight operations. The proper range of the discretionary fuel to be loaded for economic flight operations was estimated by applying Monte Carlo simulation technique. With this simulation model for loading discretionary fuel, airlines cannot only reduce the total amount of fuel to be consumed but also minimize the risk of unplanned flight disruptions caused by insufficient fuel on board. Airlines should be able to guarantee proper risk management processes for fuel boarding by carrying enough fuel to high-risk airports. This study would provide a practical guideline for loading proper amounts of discretionary fuel. Future researchers should be encouraged to improve this study by elaborating the weather variable.
Keywords
Fuel Cost; Fuel Consumption; Monte Carlo Simulation; Discretionary Fuel;
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