Airlines find ways to reduce energy costs

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Editor -While folks worry about what we are not doing to improve our energy use, how about some good news for a change about the positive direction, that airlines are doing to save energy?

As the week begins Pratt and Whitney has announced that it has launched its new comprehensive fuel conservation program they call EcoFlight Solutions to  help airlines save fuel and reduce emissions.  EcoFlight Solutions, offered through Pratt & Whitney's Global Service Partners network, is a comprehensive fuel conservation service that analyzes airline operations, identifies potential fuel savings, drives implementation and tracks results.  Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company.


"Fuel is the number one expense for the airline industry and can account for up to 50 percent of an airline's operating costs.  Airlines struggle to safely use as little fuel as possible, especially in these tough economic times.  Pratt & Whitney is excited to help airlines reduce fuel and operating costs with EcoFlight Solutions," said Joanne Hastings, director, Pratt & Whitney Line Maintenance Services. 

 "This innovative fuel conservation program is an elegant solution for airlines committed to reducing their environmental impact while realizing significant savings."Hastings continued, as she underlined the value to the public of airlines finding efficient ways to use energy in the business of flying.

The program can typically save an airline 3 to 8 percent in fuel costs annually, even for airlines with fuel conservation programs already in place, according to experts.