What Makes Modern Aircraft More Fuel-Efficient Than Their Predecessors?
The aviation industry has undergone a transformative evolution in the past half-century, with fuel efficiency becoming one of the most pressing priorities. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), modern aircraft are on average over 80% more fuel-efficient than those flying in the 1960s (IATA). This progress is not the result of a single breakthrough but rather the culmination of engineering innovation, material science, propulsion advancements, and smarter operations.…