Kolkata: 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 FES, 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 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.
15/07/14 Subhro Niyogi/Times of India
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"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 FES, 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 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.
15/07/14 Subhro Niyogi/Times of India
