SpiceJet Airlines has selected GE’s Flight Efficiency Services (FES) to
support its fleet of 52 Boeing 737 and Bombardier Q400* aircraft. GE
will provide flight data analytics and fuel management to optimize the
airline’s operational efficiency with the goal of substantially reducing
fuel expenses for the airline.
“India has among the highest jet fuel prices in the world,” said Alan
Caslavka, president of Avionics & Digital Systems for GE Aviation. “We
are excited about the partnership with SpiceJet and look forward to
working with them to realize substantial savings.”
Deliveries for the program will begin in late July 2014. GE’s Flight
Efficiency Services, which is widely recognized as the premium product
in its class and in fuel efficiency management software worldwide, is
used by a large number of the leading airlines worldwide. Its
introduction at SpiceJet aims to help the airline reduce its annual $600
million fuel bill, which is the largest cost component for airlines in
India.
GE will provide consultation and evaluation services with the aim of
reducing the airline’s fuel consumption and carbon emissions. GE is also
designing and implementing custom solutions for SpiceJet and performing
on-going efficiency measurements.
GE Aviation's Flight Efficiency Services is harnessing the power of the
Industrial Internet and using software and analytics to make its
machines smarter and more efficient. GE is using data analytics to
identify ways to reduce operating costs, increase aircraft utilization
and improve the business of flight.
About GE Aviation
GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading
supporting of airlines worldwide, providing jet engines, components and
integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. GE Aviation has
a global service network to support these offerings. For more
information, visit us at www.geaviation.com/shows.
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SpiceJet Limited
SpiceJet is one of India’s leading and most innovative low fare
airlines, with a current fleet of 52 aircraft comprising latest
generation Boeing 737-800 and 900ER aircraft and a fleet of Bombardier
Q400 Turboprops. SpiceJet is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and
serves a total of 41 domestic and 7 international destinations.
*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries
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