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What proportion of total fuel burn occurs on the ground during a flight?
What proportion of total fuel burn occurs on the ground during a flight?
- 10 to 20 percent
- 5 to 10 percent (correct)
- 1 to 5 percent
- 20 to 30 percent
What is the main challenge in implementing changes to reduce GHG emissions during the cruise phase of flight?
What is the main challenge in implementing changes to reduce GHG emissions during the cruise phase of flight?
- Technical difficulties with engine design
- Large geographic scope (correct)
- High demand during peak hours
- Lack of international agreements
What is the primary goal of surface congestion management approaches at airports?
What is the primary goal of surface congestion management approaches at airports?
- To reduce noise pollution
- To reduce taxi fuel burn and associated emissions (correct)
- To reduce air quality impacts
- To allow more flights during peak hours
What is the benefit of single-engine taxi in reducing emissions?
What is the benefit of single-engine taxi in reducing emissions?
What is the focus of the AIRE and ASPIRE initiatives?
What is the focus of the AIRE and ASPIRE initiatives?
What determines the limit of an airport's capacity?
What determines the limit of an airport's capacity?
Which of the following strategies is NOT listed by ACRP for reducing GHG emissions in airports?
Which of the following strategies is NOT listed by ACRP for reducing GHG emissions in airports?
What is the primary driver for airlines to reduce fuel burn?
What is the primary driver for airlines to reduce fuel burn?
What is the benefit of contrail avoidance in reducing climate-related emissions?
What is the benefit of contrail avoidance in reducing climate-related emissions?
According to Figure 6.17, what is the characteristic of changes to operations in reducing climate emissions?
According to Figure 6.17, what is the characteristic of changes to operations in reducing climate emissions?
Which of the following organizations is NOT mentioned as providing guidance on reducing GHG emissions?
Which of the following organizations is NOT mentioned as providing guidance on reducing GHG emissions?
What is the key opportunity for reducing climate emissions that can be implemented over the next several decades, according to Figure 6.17?
What is the key opportunity for reducing climate emissions that can be implemented over the next several decades, according to Figure 6.17?
