Innovative Aircraft in Air Transport Industry – a Comparative Analysis of Airbus and Boeing

• Authors: Pisarek Renata
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The purpose of the paper is to examine product innovation which enables achieving higher fuel efficiency by its lower usage per unit, introduced by two leading competitors on the market of narrow- and wide-body aircraft, which are Airbus and Boeing. Technological, economical and environmental impact of product innovations are discussed. The method includes a mathematical formula to calculate fuel usage per Available Seat Kilometre (ASK). The average fuel consumption for chosen models of Airbus and Boeing as closest competitors is presented. The result of the study is to indicate the most competitive aircraft of Airbus and Boeing accordingly, which are more fuel efficient in average estimates and contribute to lower emissions, as externalities to natural environment. Indicated aircraft types can be recommended for airlines in context of economical efficiency in viewpoint of lower exploitation cost and effective fleet management.

Keywords

EN

air transport industry; aircraft fuel efficiency; innovations; Airbus; Boeing

• Publisher: Międzynarodowa Wyższa Szkoła Logistyki i Transportu
• Journal: Logistics and Transport
• Year: 2017
• Volume: 35
• Pages: 89-96

Contributors

author

Pisarek Renata

• Uniwersytet Łódzki