Commercial flights are shorter and burn less fuel thanks to an innovation pioneered by NASA and Boeing. The Direct-To advisory system alerts pilots mid-flight when a more direct route is available, allowing them to adjust course.
Commercial flights are shorter and burn less fuel thanks to an innovation pioneered by NASA and Boeing. The Direct-To advisory system alerts pilots mid-flight when a more direct route is available, allowing them to adjust course. Boeing estimates that the service saves average-sized operators tens of millions of dollars in fuel costs every year.
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