Holistic Study Examines Climate Change Impact On Aviation

A320
Rising air temperatures will see the MTOW of an A320 reduced in the hottest months, the study suggests.
Credit: Horacio Villalobos / Corbis / Getty Images
LYON, France—A Holistic study on how climate change is going to affect commercial air transport, from takeoff performance to airport submersion and leisure travel demand, is underway at four French research organizations specializing in aerospace and high-performance computing. An Airbus A320...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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