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Old 16th Jul 2012, 16:32
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Denti
 
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Reduced thrust (derate, flex, assumed) doesn't save fuel, it reduces engine wear only. Using max climb thrust instead of reduced climb thrust wherever possible on the other hand does save fuel. In the case of our 737s it is around 50 to 60 kg of fuel per take off. Doesn't sound like much, but saves well over 5 million $ of fuel a year at current prices.
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