Afr

/ˌeɪ ɛf ˈɑːr/ noun

Annual Fuel Requirement, typically used in aviation and energy contexts to describe yearly fuel consumption needs.

Acronym formed from Annual Fuel Requirement in mid-20th century aviation industry. Each component derives from Latin: 'annual' from 'annus' (year), 'fuel' from Old French 'fouaille' (firewood), and 'requirement' from Latin 'requirere' (to seek).

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