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A cost index is used to describe a family of minimum cost flight profiles with a single number expressing the ratio of time cost to fuel cost. A unique cost index for each segment can be used to minimize fuel consumption within the time constraints dictated by hub operation. This paper addresses application of cost index to the fleet of American Airlines aircraft consisting of 727-200, 767, and DC-9-80...