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PAL becomes first Asian carrier to adopt SkyBreathe® OnBoard eco-flying solution

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(Photo by Jasper Cedy Pascual, AviationUpdatesPH.com)
(Photo by Jasper Cedy Pascual, AviationUpdatesPH.com)

In a move to enhance its environmental sustainability efforts, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced a partnership with OpenAirlines to integrate the SkyBreathe® OnBoard solution into its operations. This makes PAL the first Asian airline to adopt the innovative fuel management technology.

SkyBreathe® OnBoard is a digital cockpit tool that provides live assistance on fuel-saving initiatives to pilots during flights. It uses algorithms based on a vast fuel-efficiency database and real-time data to recommend actions like identifying shortcut opportunities for optimized flight paths.

“Since we started working with OpenAirlines in 2022 with SkyBreathe® Analytics, we have achieved significant fuel savings,” said Capt. Stanley K. Ng, PAL President & Chief Operating Officer. “We are convinced that bringing SkyBreathe® OnBoard will further improve PAL’s operational performance.”

According to OpenAirlines, a provider of fuel management software used by 66 airlines globally, the integrated solution is forecasted to yield around 1% fuel savings per PAL flight through timely recommendations to pilots.

“SkyBreathe® OnBoard results from years of R&D and collaboration with pilots to build an app that can push relevant notifications on fuel-saving opportunities without additional workload,” said Alexandre Feray, CEO of OpenAirlines. “We trust Philippine Airlines’ capacity to elevate fuel efficiency efforts and achieve remarkable savings.”

The adoption of SkyBreathe® OnBoard aligns with PAL’s commitment to environmental responsibility and operational efficiency as the aviation industry increasingly focuses on sustainability initiatives.

Written by
Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Dirk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Aviation Updates Philippines (AUP), a platform dedicated to providing the latest news and insights on the aviation industry in the Philippines. With a strong passion for aviation and a background in computer engineering, he manages all aspects of AUP, from website development to content curation.

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