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title: [White paper] Four questions about Idle Reverse Thrust
description: Discover the benefits of using Idle Reverse Thrust to save fuel in your airline operations. Download the white paper to learn more.
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# [\[White paper\] Four questions about Idle Reverse Thrust](https://blog.openairlines.com/four-questions-about-idle-reverse-thrust)

 Written by [OpenAirlines](https://blog.openairlines.com/author/openairlines) | Sep 4, 2020 8:33:13 AM

 

**In this white paper, you'll discover:**

- What is Idle Reverse Thrust?
- How much savings can be achieved?
- How to implement it in your airline?
- Why track Idle Reverse Thrust usage?

 

##### **LEARN MORE**

[Wondering if Idle Reverse Thrust causes brake wear? Here's the answer **👇**](https://blog.openairlines.com/the-brake-wear-myth-why-idle-reverse-thrust-dont-have-to-cost-you-at-the-gate)

**<https://blog.openairlines.com/the-brake-wear-myth-why-idle-reverse-thrust-dont-have-to-cost-you-at-the-gate>**

 

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