Have you ever come across a concept which raises much interest and discussions, and equally much or more myths and misconceptions? The Cost Index is such a concept.
On April 17, 2019
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded public’s choice at the European Startup Prize!
Now in its second year, the awards programme which is supported by both the European Parliament and the European Commission, aims to promote European startups that use technology and innovation to...
On April 16, 2019
Why is engaging pilots crucial?
Fuel continues to be the number one cost for any airline, representing more than 30% of the total costs in most cases.
The good news is that fuel cost does not just depend on fuel price but also fuel efficiency. And when it comes to fuel efficiency, pilots are...
On April 04, 2019
BIG NEWS! Our SkyBreathe®, Eco Flying solution has been awarded the Jury's favorite prize at "10000 startups to change the world" competition by La Tribune.
On April 03, 2019
Put pilots at the center of your fuel efficiency program
In a previous blog article "How earning pilot trust can improve your airline efficiency", we explained that engaging pilots and earning their trust could be very rewarding:
On March 20, 2019
We would dare to say that putting a fuel efficiency program in place without putting pilots at the center and working hard to earn their trust is doomed with failure.
Of course, a fuel efficiency program should be holistic and look at areas of improvement, not just in Flight Operations but in...
On March 04, 2019
Starting a fuel efficiency program is a challenging project: from setting up your fuel team to choosing a fuel efficiency tool to better monitor and measure your fuel results; there are many stakeholders to involve and challenges to overcome.
That’s why we wanted to share with you 4 key...
On February 04, 2019
Fuel efficiency depends on many criteria. One of the most important is weight: the more weight you add on an aircraft, the more fuel you need to fly it.
The link between aircraft weight variations and fuel consumption is called the cost of weight. If the use of this indicator is not that clear...
On January 15, 2019
Overview
The cost of fuel is the arch nemesis of the airline industry, and since last summer, crude oil prices have gone up. The spike in fuel prices, generally airlines' biggest cost, is quickly eroding carriers' profits and jeopardizing their development.
Fortunately, big data analytics will...
On January 09, 2019
Porter Airlines is a regional airline based at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, in Toronto, Canada.
Porter regularly operates flights between Canada and the USA using Canadian-built Bombardier (now Viking Air) Dash-8 Q400 turboprop aircraft.
Martin Kordos, Senior Financial Analyst FP&A...
