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Airbus takes ATM to the fourth dimension

Blagnac, France - Supports partnership for more efficiency in European airspace

The world’s first flight using a four dimensional optimized and upgraded Air Traffic Management (ATM) technology has taken place with Airbus’ dedicated A-320 test aircraft flying from Toulouse to Copenhagen and Stockholm. The project is called I-4D (Initial-4D). The main benefits of I-4D are a significant reduction of fuel burn and C02 emissions, in line with SESAR (Single European Sky Atm Research)’s targe...

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Rome, Italy, 02/17/2012 15:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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