New aircraft types have the potential to contribute to the efficiency and capacity of the US NextGen air transportation system, according to Sensis-led research.
The Nasa-funded research analysed five new aircraft including the cruise-efficient short take-off and landing (CESTOL) transport aircraft, large commercial tiltrotor (LCTR) aircraft, an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), a very light jet (VLJ) and a supersonic transport (SST).
The CESTOL and LCTR have the highest potential to increase passenger capacity by serving in underused airports in dense metroplex regions and flying on routes at congested major airports.
Safety issues identified included the CESTOL’s approach and descent characteristics and the VLJ risk caused by reducing the flight crew from two to one to meet financial requirements.
The new vehicles will increase traffic leading to more emissions and would require greater operational efficiencies as they become a larger part of the new air transportation system.
According to the research the aircraft will have a positive impact on future air travel and meet projected air travel demand without adversely affecting overall NAS performance.
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By GlobalData“Depending on how these new vehicles are incorporated, the unique performance characteristics of each vehicle could address potential shortfalls in accommodating future travel demands,” Kaminski said.
