That’s why companies try to get their aircraft to fly as many hours as possible each day.
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The perfect scheme is usually this:
- Night flight from America to Europe.
- Brief stay on land.
- Daytime return to America.
Thus the aircraft remains active almost constantly.
Sleep disorders
Furthermore, models like the Boeing 787 were specifically designed to reduce fuel consumption and make long-haul routes profitable. They consume significantly less fuel than previous generations and allow for transatlantic flights at lower costs.
Meanwhile, larger aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or the Airbus A350 are ideal for transporting more passengers and more cargo on high-demand routes.