- IAG selected OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe fuel-efficiency platform for use across its airlines
- SkyBreathe will be deployed across Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling
- The platform supports more than 600 aircraft
- SkyBreathe introduces a common data and reporting framework
- British Airways is expected to complete its rollout in the coming months
International Airlines Group has selected OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe fuel-efficiency platform for use across its airlines. SkyBreathe analyses operational data to help airlines identify opportunities to reduce fuel consumption. It will be deployed across Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling, supporting more than 600 aircraft. As geopolitical events add to pressure on fuel prices, even small efficiency gains across a large fleet can help reduce costs.
The platform analyses a range of data including flight plans, weather conditions and aircraft performance to identify potential fuel-saving opportunities and help airlines improve fuel efficiency without compromising safety. IAG’s airlines already operate a range of fuel-efficiency initiatives including optimising flight plans, reducing the use of auxiliary power units while aircraft are on the ground and using reduced-engine taxiing where operationally appropriate. These initiatives have historically been tracked through different systems. SkyBreathe will introduce a common data and reporting framework, helping IAG airlines measure performance more consistently and share successful initiatives across the Group.
Fuel is one of the largest costs for IAG airlines, and ongoing fuel price volatility has reinforced the importance of improving efficiency wherever possible. Having access to deeper operational insight will help identify savings more quickly and reduce unnecessary fuel burn. The platform is already in use at Aer Lingus, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling, with British Airways expected to complete its rollout in the coming months. The AI-driven platform will help all IAG airlines align around a common approach and drive measurable efficiency gains.
José Antonio Barrionuevo shared “Fuel is one of the largest costs for our airlines, and ongoing fuel price volatility has reinforced the importance of improving efficiency wherever we can. Having access to deeper operational insight will help identify savings more quickly and reduce unnecessary fuel burn.”
