Fuel efficiency is not just about reducing costs—it’s a company-wide transformation. Azul Airlines, Brazil’s largest carrier in daily departures, has taken fuel optimization to the next level by moving from an in-house system to fuel efficiency software through advanced data analysis and a pilot app.
About Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
Their goal?
Transition from an in-house solution to an advanced & easy-to-use fuel efficiency software.
"We needed a tool that required minimal development effort from our team and offered a quick, intuitive interface."
Caio Garcia
Captain, Flight Ops Engineering Manager and Fuel Efficiency Manager
Azul's key challenges for this transition:
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Finding the right tool to fit their approach to fuel efficiency: a comprehensive solution that would address fuel efficiency beyond just flight operations. Their expectation was to engage all relevant teams—pilots, the Operations Control Center (OCC), dispatch, finance, sustainability, and fuel management—ensuring a collaborative approach to fuel savings.
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Ensuring pilots are empowered at every step: a tool that provides real-time, actionable insights to pilots. Their expectation was to equip pilots with a user-friendly solution that offered clear feedback on fuel efficiency performance, allowing them to make informed decisions about their flights. -
Leveraging advanced analytics while reducing internal manual work: To move away from their in-house solution, they needed a scalable, AI-powered platform that could be integrated seamlessly with existing systems. They expected a reliable, intuitive solution that minimized manual work, provided high-quality analytics, and allowed teams to focus on fuel-saving strategies rather than software upkeep.
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Key results after implementing the new solution
💰 + 1-2% fuel savings per month from better management of Pilot Extra Fuel.
✈️ More time to focus on analysis and fuel efficiency strategies.
👨🏻✈️ Improved communication & pilot involvement.
"Switching from an in-house solution to SkyBreathe® has freed up more time for us to focus on analysis rather than development. This shift means our teams are now doing less programming and more of the important work."
Caio Garcia
Captain, Flight Ops Engineering Manager, and Fuel Efficiency Manager
Learn more about Azul's Fuel Efficiency Manager
Meet Caio Garcia in this #SkyBreatheCommunity interview.
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[CASE STUDY] Engaging pilots in fuel efficiency at Azul Airlines.
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