Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has tapped consulting and software solutions firm OpenAirlines to provide software designed to help the airline save on fuel and reduce its carbon dioxide emission per flight.
OpenAirlines agreed to supply software that will continuously analyze the flight data of the 57-strong fleet of Cebu Pacific (seven Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, six Airbus A330, and eight ATR 72-500), and the upcoming 48 airplanes on order (32 Airbus A321neo and 16 ATR 72-600).
SkyBreathe® Fuel Efficiency is a complete fuel management system which uses sophisticated big data algorithms. Cebu Pacific said that through meticulous monitoring of fuel consumption patterns by the OpenAirlines software, carriers are provided business intelligence to help optimize flight operations.
On each flight, SkyBreathe® analyzes multiple sources of data, including flight data recorders (black boxes), and helps the airline implement a fuel-saving plan that systematically results in significant cost reductions. The advanced consultancy arm of OpenAirlines has fuel experts assisting companies in implementing new best practices. Also, every opportunity to save fuel is displayed on lucid and synthetic dashboards.
“Cebu Pacific offers flights to an extensive network of more than 90 routes on 64 destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. With more than 12,000 flights per month, all the data automatically collected by SkyBreathe® will help us save time and achieve the best fuel economy,” Cebu Pacific president and chief executive officer Lance Gokongwei said in a statement.
He added, “Fuel is a significant factor in airlines’ operations, accounting for 20-40 percent of their cost. With this new fuel program, our passengers can continue to enjoy the lowest fares possible for their flights.”
“We have been delighted to build close working relationships with the Philippines’ low cost and largest carrier and very proud to be selected by them. We are looking forward to the benefits of using OpenAirlines’ consultancy and software to further optimize their fast-growing operations,” OpenAirlines sales account director for Asia Andrew Jong said.
For his part, OpenAirlines chief executive officer Alexandre Feray said, “With 18 airlines on all continents now using our system, OpenAirlines has become the fastest growing fuel preservation software provider and the number one provider among low cost airlines. This deal also marks a cornerstone in our Asian development, being the first one inked by our recently opened sales and support offices in Hong Kong.”
Cebu Pacific is OpenAirlines’ launch customer in the Asia Pacific region.
Aside from SkyBreathe®, Cebu Pacific also utilizes sharklets, which are 2.4-meter wingtip devices that lessen fuel burn and lower emissions, on its planes.
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