JetBlue’s flights are about to get more efficient and easier on the environment, thanks to a new fuel optimization tool the airline is rolling out.
The New York-based carrier has announced that it will be the first airline in the United States to integrate the SkyBreathe MyFuelCoach platform into its operations. The app allows pilots to analyze their fuel use from previous flights and offers personalized suggestions on how to improve efficiency and reduce emissions on future flights.
More than 75 international airlines already use SkyBreathe.
The platform uses historical flight data and machine learning to create its tailored recommendations. In addition to analyzing individual pilots’ performances, the airline says it will use the app to evaluate fuel usage across its entire operation to find opportunities to reduce emissions across its system.
For instance, after analyzing data from all of JetBlue’s flights, SkyBreathe might suggest tweaks to taxiing procedures, improved scheduling, and reduced ground delays.
The airline says the platform’s initial analysis has already found 73,000 gallons in potential fuel savings per month, which would equal more than 700 tons of carbon emissions annually. The cost-savings from lower fuel burn is part of its “JetForward” operational improvement strategy.
"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."
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