On 20 Oct 2004 23:39:55 -0700, (Shemp McGurk)
wrote:

The government routinely publishes a list of miles-per-gallon
consumption ratings for all cars sold in the U.S.

Does anyone know whether such a list exists for aviation?

I'm looking for a list of fuel consumption ratings for:

- private jets

- commercial jets.

...AND, if such a list exists, a per-passenger fuel consumption by
type of aircraft.

I thank you in advance for your answers...


Most small aircraft are on par with SUVs from a miles per gallon
standpoint.

For example, my Cherokee 180 consumes 10gph while cruising at 145mph
for 14.5mpg. The plane is flying directly to the destination (versus
following a curved road), so 14.5mpg in a plane is approximately
15-20% better than 14.5mpg in a car.

-Nathan