High Pressure Aviation Films: 10 ways to reduce CO2 explained

Today, we’re featuring Hugo Possamaï, 737 Captain at Transavia and creator of High Pressure Aviation (Insta, facebook, blog).  Across his platforms, this skilled pilot shares insightful content, turning everyday cockpit experiences into valuable learning opportunities for fellow pilots.

Pilots like Hugo are leading a new movement in aviation: bringing operational efficiency in the cockpit to a whole new level through collaboration.  At the OpenAirlines Academy, we aim to amplify voices like Hugo's that bring operational efficiency to life through peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

In this video, Hugo presents 10 practical ways to save fuel as an airline pilot, from climb and descent management to smart use of flaps, APU, and cost index.  Each tip explained by the 737 Captain reflects how operational discipline and awareness can directly contribute to sustainability.

Highlights from the video

• Climb smartly
• Mind the wind
• Cut unnecessary APU time
• Use cost index wisely (Slowing down can pay off more than we think.)
• Ask for direct routes
• Opt for Continuous Descent Approaches (CDA)
• Go visual when possible: Reducing step-downs and idle time on approach.
• Flaps and thrust management: Delay flap extension and use idle reverse thrust after landing.
• Taxi on one engine