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Old 17th June 2008 | 20:29
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Generally speaking, with jet transport aircraft, the same cruise speed (IAS/MN) should be used for the descent, at idle thrust, decreasing slightly as altitude decreases, for minimum fuel usage.
However, other considerations apply, for example, flight (hours) time.
Quite a large compromise, depending on the specific operator/airframe.
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