The continuous descent approach, also known as optimised profile descent, is a method designed to reduce aircraft fuel consumption and noise and which uses minimum engine thrust on the final approach to landing.
Aircraft continuous descent in Palma reduces noise
Uses minimum engine thrust on the final approach
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Yes I have noticed that just after crossing Barcelona and the Aircraft starts its descent to Palma. They follow a pin point descent control by radar etc. Very little use of the engines is very noticeable in normal weather conditions. Hearing and noticing the descent pattern is very reassuring to the passengers as well.