Aerospace

How much fuel does an A321 and B747 plane use on a single flight?

The Boeing 747 consumes approximately 4 liters per second, or 240 liters per minute and 14,400 liters per hour.
A Boeing 747-400 can consume 187,200 liters of fuel during a 13-hour flight from Tokyo to New York City.

Power consumption of the Airbus A321neo

To travel 1200 kilometers in two hours (assume a flight from Delhi to Mumbai), the Airbus A321neo can travel at an average speed of 600 kilometers per hour, or 10 kilometers per minute. The aircraft can use 2,508 liters of fuel per hour. The fuel capacity of an Airbus A321neo is 32,940 liters.

Airbus claims a 15% fuel saving and “over 95 percent airframe commonality with the current A320”. Its commonality helped to reduce delays associated with large changes.
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How much fuel does an A321 and B747 plane use on a single flight? Courtesy : Airbus

Power consumption of the Boeing 747

If an Airbus A321neo consumes 0.683 liters per second, a Boeing 747 consumes approximately 4 liters per second, or 240 liters per minute and 14,400 liters per hour.

A 747 uses 5 gallons of fuel to carry 500 people one mile. That translates to 0.01 gallons per person per mile for the plane. To put it another way, the plane gets 100 miles per gallon per passenger! The average car gets around 25 miles per gallon, so the 747 outperforms a car carrying one person and also outperforms a car carrying four people. When you consider the circumstances, it’s not bad. that the 747 is flying at 550 miles per hour (900 kilometers per hour)

Category	Aircraft	Fuel
Helicopters	small piston engine	6-16 gallons per hour
	large turbine engine	20-100 gallons per hour
Cargo Planes	Boeing 747	3600 gallons per hour
Gyroplanes	Commander Elite 447	3 gallons per hour
Single Engine Turboprops	Piper M600; Cessna Denali	39-60 gallons per hour
Light Jets	Cessna Citation CJ1+; Cessna Citation III	132-241 gallons per hour
Mid-Size Jets	Learjet 60; Hawker 800XP	215-291 gallons per hour
Super Midsize Jets	Dassault Falcon 50EX; Cessna Citation X	287-347 gallons per hour
Long Range Jets	Dassault Falcon 8X; Gulfstream G650	347-453 gallons per hour
Heavy Jets	Dassault Falcon 900; Bombardier Challenger 603	303-329 gallons per hour
Taildraggers	Luscombe 8A	4 gallons per hour
Light Sport Aircraft	Icon A5	5-10 gallons per hour
Fighter Jets	McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) F-15 Eagle	385 gallons per minute
Supersonic Airliners	Concorde	25,750 gallons per hour

Aerospace

Indigo will soon launch Air Taxi Service in India

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InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent brand of IndiGo, is set to revolutionize travel in India with its upcoming air taxi service.

Scheduled for a potential launch in 2026, this innovative venture promises a seamless journey for passengers between two bustling hubs. Delhi and Gurgaon in Haryana. The forthcoming service is projected to revolutionize the daily commute, offering passengers a swift aerial journey covering the distance in a mere 7 minutes.

This remarkable efficiency contrasts starkly with the conventional 90-minute drive, underscoring the immense time-saving potential for commuters. The anticipated fare, ranging from Rs 2,000-3,000, makes this innovative mode of transport not only swift but also remarkably competitive in pricing.

At the heart of this ambitious endeavor lies a strategic partnership with Archer Aviation, a pioneer in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology. Under this collaboration, Archer will supply 200 state-of-the-art eVTOL aircraft, representing an investment of US$ 1 billion. These cutting-edge aircraft, capable of accommodating up to four passengers alongside the pilot, epitomize the future of sustainable air travel.

Powered by six battery packs, Archer’s eVTOL aircraft boast rapid charging capabilities, enabling a swift turnaround between flights. With a charging time of just 30-40 minutes, these eco-friendly aircraft ensure minimal downtime, maximizing operational efficiency.

Similar services are anticipated to be introduced by the joint venture in Bengaluru and Mumbai as well. Nevertheless, the service rollout period has not yet been made public by the company. Next year, it is anticipated to get its certification. Following this, the company will start the certification procedure with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Aerospace

Which is bigger 777x or 787 aircraft ?

The 777X is a new series of the Boeing 777 family and is designed to be larger and more efficient than its predecessor. It features two variants: the 777-8 and the 777-9, being the larger of the two.

The Boeing 777X emerges as the larger sibling within the Boeing family, representing a significant leap forward in both size and efficiency. Comprising two variants, the 777-8 and the 777-9, the latter takes the crown as the larger of the two. With its expansive fuselage and impressive wingspan, the 777X is tailored for long-range journeys and boasts a substantial passenger capacity.

On the other hand, the Boeing 787, affectionately known as the Dreamliner, occupies a niche in the market as a smaller yet formidable aircraft designed for medium to long-range flights. Its distinguishing feature lies in its composite fuselage, a technological marvel that renders it lighter and more fuel-efficient compared to conventional aluminum counterparts. The Boeing 777X is larger than the Boeing 787 aircraft.

When it comes to passenger capacity, the 777-9 reigns supreme, typically accommodating a sizeable contingent of 400-425 passengers in its standard configuration. In contrast, the 787, with its more modest dimensions, typically carries between 240-290 passengers, depending on the variant and layout.

One of the remarkable innovations introduced with the 777X is its folding wingtips, a feature designed to address the logistical challenges of accommodating such a large aircraft in conventional airport gates. These folding wingtips enable the 777X to retract its wings, allowing it to fit into gates designed for smaller aircraft while still reaping the benefits of an extended wingspan during flight, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency and operational flexibility

Aerospace

China Secures Production Certificate for Mass Production of Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft

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The first passenger-carrying pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the world, the EH216-S, has received the Production Certificate for its eVTOL aircraft from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

This is a significant milestone for EHang Holdings Limited, the leading UAM technology platform company in the world. This outstanding accomplishment is another big step towards mass manufacturing for the eVTOL aircraft and the ensuing commercial operations, building on the ground-breaking acquisition of the Type Certificate and the Standard Airworthiness Certificate for the EH216-S.

The PC is a crucial certificate that the aircraft maker receives from the CAAC, the country’s aviation authority. By obtaining this certificate, EHang has demonstrated that it has set up a quality management system for mass production that satisfies the airworthiness regulation standards set forth by the CAAC, and the company has been given permission to continue producing mass quantities.

It is also a strong guarantee of the calibre of the goods made by EHang. Raw materials, supplier management, manufacturing organisation, production quality control, aircraft pre-delivery test, after-sales repair and maintenance, etc. are all included in the mass production quality management system for the EH216-S.

To ensure that every aircraft and its components that roll off the production line strictly adhere to the approved type design and safety requirements, the system sets clear guidelines and documentation for every step in the production procedure. This ensures comprehensive traceability and safety control.