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Managing fuel in aircraft

US8768607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2010
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/40
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for managing aircraft. Data about components for the aircraft is identified. Fuel efficiency of the aircraft is identified using the data about the components for the aircraft and a model of the aircraft. The model of the aircraft identifies fuel use. The aircraft is managed using the fuel efficiency identified for the aircraft.

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