MCST National R&I Programme R&I-2013-025 (2015-2018)

CLEAN-FLIGHT 2 further developed the technology by creating a detailed concept of operations (Con-Ops). This Con-Ops allows highly efficient climb and descent trajectories to be performed. The Con-Ops describes, in detail, how the users interact with each other using a framework of protocols and procedures to allow these trajectories to be flown safely. These new trajectories allow a reduction in flight time, fuel burn, or a combination of both. By making use of these optimal routes, the total running cost of airlines can be reduced. In addition, environmental benefits are to be gained, namely a reduction in carbon emissions as well as noise footprint.

The main objectives of the CLEAN-FLIGHT 2 project were to take the Con-Ops to a higher maturity level and to develop a software tool that would allow end-users (ATC and pilots) to perform single or multiple aircraft optimisation on any selected flights within Maltese airspace. The consortium consisted of QuAero Ltd., the University of Malta (as lead partner) and MATS Ltd (The only Maltese ANSP). Patent filed in the US.

The following brief video shows the whole Con-Ops being put to the test by all the stakeholders using the SimLiner Full Flight Simulator in Gudja, Malta.