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Hartjes, S. (author), Visser, H.G. (author), Hubar, Marco E.G.van Hellenberg (author)This paper presents a trajectory optimization study that has been conducted using a recently developed tool for the synthesis and analysis of extended flight formations of long-haul commercial aircraft, with the aim to minimize overall fuel consumption. In extended flight formations, trailing aircraft can attain an appreciable reduction in...journal article 2019