JetBlue Implements SkyBreathe Platform for Improved Fuel Savings and Reduced Emissions
Fuel optimization tool now available to pilots, offering real-time recommendations to improve performance and lower emissions
Cost saving initiative supports JetBlue鈥檚 ongoing JetForward strategy, joining similar programs to help secure airline鈥檚 financial future
Already used by more than 75 airlines worldwide, the globally recognized SkyBreathe solution combines machine learning and historical flight data to deliver actionable recommendations to help flight crews operate more efficiently and improve JetBlue鈥檚 current fuel optimization efforts, reducing JetBlue鈥檚 total fuel consumption. The platform supports JetBlue鈥檚 broader by enhancing operational efficiency and lowering fuel consumption to help ensure a secure financial future.
"Over the course of more than 900 daily flights, small gains in efficiency can translate into major savings," said Chris Lum, system chief pilot at JetBlue. "With access to SkyBreathe MyFuelCoach on the flight deck, our pilots have access to real-time performance insights that help them refine their procedures and contribute to our JetForward strategy, strengthening our financial foundation through cost savings while also meaningfully addressing our emissions."
Understanding Trends for Better Fuel Efficiency
JetBlue's fuel optimization team will also be using the SkyBreathe 360 dashboard to identify broader operational trends. By analyzing collected flight data from all flights, SkyBreathe is able to help highlight system-wide opportunities to save fuel. By refining taxi procedures and identifying airports or common operational configurations that could benefit from improved scheduling and procedures, the airline can further minimize the impact of ground delays or long taxi times that not only frustrate customers, but waste fuel.
鈥淲e are proud to partner with JetBlue, their rapid success with SkyBreathe, achieving significant fuel savings in just a few months, reflects their strong commitment and agility. The MyFuelCoach app play a crucial role to help pilots make more informed decisions and reinforce the airline fuel-conscious culture. JetBlue joins a global network of over 75 airlines leveraging digital technology for greater operational efficiency and a smaller carbon footprint. As the first
JetBlue has already taken significant steps to reduce fuel consumption with efforts like single-engine taxiing, which saves an estimated 15,000 gallons of fuel per month. By examining historical flight data, SkyBreathe has already found an additional 73,000 gallons in potential monthly savings, equivalent to more than 700 tons of CO2e annually.
Smart Solutions to Lower Emissions
SkyBreathe joins a number of fuel-saving initiatives at JetBlue such as the airline鈥檚 implementation of PACE Aerospace鈥檚 SmartRoutes app for time and fuel savings in flight, and ongoing efforts improve fuel planning accuracy to reduce excess fuel loading without compromising safety. These optimization efforts also support JetBlue鈥檚 broader environmental strategy, which includes a younger, more efficient fleet, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), electrified ground operations, and investments in low-carbon technologies.
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