About Boeing Aircraft & Fuel Consumption
Boeing manufactures some of the most widely used aircraft in commercial aviation, from the single-aisle 737 family to the long-range 777 and advanced 787 Dreamliner. Fuel consumption depends on various factors:
- Aircraft Size & Engine Type: Wide-body jets like the 747 and 777 consume more fuel than smaller 737 models.
- Passenger & Cargo Load: Heavier loads increase fuel burn.
- Flight Phase: Takeoff and climb use significantly more fuel compared to cruise flight.
- Technology Improvements: The 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX are designed for improved efficiency, reducing fuel consumption compared to older models.
- Fuel Type: Boeing aircraft are certified for Jet-A, Jet-A1, and increasingly for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Calculation Formulas:
- Fuel Used = Burn Rate (liters/hour) × Flight Hours
- Total Cost = Fuel Used × Fuel Price
- CO₂ Emissions = Fuel Used × Emission Factor (kg CO₂ per liter)
Example:
A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with a burn rate of 5,400 L/hr flying for 4 hours using Jet-A fuel at ₹90/liter:
- Fuel Used = 5,400 × 4 = 21,600 liters
- Total Cost = 21,600 × 90 = ₹1,944,000
- CO₂ Emissions = 21,600 × 2.50 = 54,000 kg CO₂
