FMS Optimum Vertical and Lateral Tracking for Reduced Fuel Consumption

Lucas Cardoso Navarro; Luiz Carlos Sandoval Góes; José Alexandre Tavares Guerreiro Fregnani

doi:10.29327/9786527220244.1227384

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FMS Optimum Vertical and Lateral Tracking for Reduced Fuel Consumption

Lucas Cardoso Navarro
Luiz Carlos Sandoval Góes
José Alexandre Tavares Guerreiro Fregnani

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

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Evento: XXII SITRAER – Brasília, DF, Brasil, 22 a 24 de outubro de 2025
Volume: Anais do XXII Simpósio de Transporte Aéreo – SITRAER 2025 · ISBN 978-65-272-2024-4 · DOI 10.29327/9786527220244
Editora: Even3 Publicações
Editores: Fabiana Serra de Arruda, Camila Lucena, Giovanna Miceli Ronzani Borille, Evandro José da Silva

Abstract

This study addresses the optimization of flight paths in specific airspaces that permit aircraft to navigate along flexible lateral routes between designated entry and exit points, such as those found in the South Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean. Current flight planning systems typically optimize trajectories by calculating great-circle routes between selected waypoints, focusing on minimizing flight costs. However, these systems often lack the capability to adjust the flight path direction dynamically to reduce the impact of headwinds. To address this limitation, we propose an innovative algorithm for the Flight Management System (FMS) aimed at decreasing overall fuel consumption during flight. This algorithm allows for modifications to both lateral and vertical flight paths within a defined range, effectively minimizing the influence of direct wind components. By doing so, it offers a more fuel-efficient alternative compared to traditional direct routing between origin and destination points. For proof of concept, we developed a Simulink model that simulates the aircraft dynamics, autopilot control algorithms, and atmospheric conditions across various scenarios. The results indicate that the proposed algorithm can achieve fuel consumption reductions of up to 2% in certain flight conditions. Furthermore, this algorithm has the potential to be incorporated into the Boeing Flight Management System (BFMS) as an uplink feature.

Keywords: Flight Management System (FMS); Fuel Consumption; Trajectory Optimization; Headwind Minimization; Modeling

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ABNT

NAVARRO, Lucas Cardoso; GÓES, Luiz Carlos Sandoval; FREGNANI, José Alexandre Tavares Guerreiro. FMS Optimum Vertical and Lateral Tracking for Reduced Fuel Consumption. In: SIMPÓSIO DE TRANSPORTE AÉREO, 22., 2025, Brasília. Anais [...]. Recife: Even3, 2026. ISBN 978-65-272-2024-4. DOI: 10.29327/9786527220244.1227384. Disponível em: https://sitraer-sbta.org/anais-2025-1227384.html.

APA

Navarro, L. C., Góes, L. C. S., & Fregnani, J. A. T. G. (2025). FMS Optimum Vertical and Lateral Tracking for Reduced Fuel Consumption. In F. S. Arruda, C. Lucena, G. M. R. Borille, & E. J. Silva (Eds.), Anais do XXII Simpósio de Transporte Aéreo – SITRAER 2025. Even3. https://doi.org/10.29327/9786527220244.1227384

BibTeX

@inproceedings{navarro2025fms,
  author = {Navarro, Lucas Cardoso and Góes, Luiz Carlos Sandoval and Fregnani, José Alexandre Tavares Guerreiro},
  title = {{FMS Optimum Vertical and Lateral Tracking for Reduced Fuel Consumption}},
  booktitle = {Anais do XXII Simpósio de Transporte Aéreo – SITRAER 2025},
  editor = {Arruda, Fabiana Serra de and Lucena, Camila and Borille, Giovanna Miceli Ronzani and Silva, Evandro José da},
  year = {2025},
  address = {Brasília, DF, Brasil},
  publisher = {Even3 Publicações},
  isbn = {978-65-272-2024-4},
  doi = {10.29327/9786527220244.1227384},
  url = {https://sitraer-sbta.org/anais-2025-1227384.html}
}