Flight Planningmedium#824
Eastbound NAT tracks are designed primarily to:
A
avoid the jet stream
B
follow the equator
C
fly over Iceland
D
take advantage of the jet stream tailwinds
CorrectExplanation
Eastbound tracks aim to benefit from the jet stream, providing tailwinds that reduce flight time and fuel burn.
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