LONDON: Riyadh Air signed a five-year agreement on Monday to use GE Aerospace鈥檚 flight operations software, the airline has announced.
The partnership will equip the new 黑料社区n airline with data-driven analytics to optimize fuel consumption, enhance safety measures, and fortify its sustainability initiatives, a statement said.
It added that the Fuel Insight software will help Riyadh Air position itself as a leader in sustainable aviation.
The airline will also use real-time Flight Data Monitoring and Flight Operations Quality Assurance to ensure high standards of safety and quality across its advanced fleet.
Riyadh Air鈥檚 use of FlightPulse technology will allow pilots to identify opportunities for improvement and help maintain best practices in safety and efficiency across the airline鈥檚 flight operations.
Peter Bellew, chief operating officer at Riyadh Air, said: 鈥淪ustainability and efficiency sit at the core of our operations.
鈥淥ur collaboration with GE Aerospace represents a significant advancement in adopting state-of-the-art technology to enhance safety protocols, streamline fuel usage, and uphold our dedication to operational excellence, as we are currently preparing for flight trials and working towards obtaining AOC certification, starting (in) September 2024.鈥
Andrew Coleman, general manager of software at GE Aerospace, said: 鈥淲ith an incredible partner like Riyadh Air, we are thrilled to see our decades of research, development, and innovation empower their transformative digital journey to help them set new benchmarks for operational excellence, safety standards, and more sustainability in the skies.鈥
