Metroplex is first in our nation having three, state-of-the-art, satellite-based highways in the sky running side by side by side, and each dedicated to one of three major airports in the region. Secretary said this upgrade highlights the difference the federal government is making in air travel. He also said this upgrade will improve on-time performance and reduce fuel consumption and emissions . Estimates predict airlines will burn at least 2.5 million fewer gallons of fuel each year above Washington, while emitting at least 25,000 fewer metric tons of carbon dioxide. Using the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) energy calculator, this is the equivalent of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 5,263 passenger vehicles or 8,961 tons of waste taken to landfills .
 Secretary said this upgrade highlights the difference the federal government is making in air travel. He also said this upgrade will improve on-time performance and reduce fuel consumption and emissions .
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Metroplex is first in our nation having three, state-of-the-art, satellite-based highways in the sky running side by side by side, and each dedicated to one of three major airports in the region.
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Estimates predict airlines will burn at least 2.5 million fewer gallons of fuel each year above Washington, while emitting at least 25,000 fewer metric tons of carbon dioxide. Using the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) energy calculator, this is the equivalent of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 5,263 passenger vehicles or 8,961 tons of waste taken to landfills