About Airbus Aircraft & Fuel Consumption
Airbus manufactures some of the world’s most popular commercial aircraft, from the efficient A220 and A320neo for short-to-medium haul routes, to the long-haul A330, A350, and the giant A380. Fuel consumption varies greatly depending on model and operational conditions:
- Aircraft Size & Range: Wide-body aircraft like the A350 and A380 consume much more fuel per hour than single-aisle jets like the A320.
- Passenger Load & Cargo: Heavier payload increases hourly fuel burn.
- Flight Phase: Takeoff and climb require higher fuel burn than cruising.
- Efficiency Improvements: New-generation aircraft (neo and A350) have significantly reduced fuel burn compared to older designs.
- Fuel Type: Airbus supports standard Jet-A/Jet-A1 fuels and increasingly 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:
An Airbus A320neo with a burn rate of 2,600 L/hr flying for 3 hours using Jet-A fuel at ₹95/liter:
- Fuel Used = 2,600 × 3 = 7,800 liters
- Total Cost = 7,800 × 95 = ₹741,000
- CO₂ Emissions = 7,800 × 2.50 = 19,500 kg CO₂
