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Sign upFebruary 12, 2019
Norwegian Airlines
Oslo
In 2018, Norwegian Airlines transported 37 million passengers. Its fleet consisted of over 170 aircraft aged 3.8 years on average, making it one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets globally. While fuel efficiency was a priority, the existing system provided KPIs to management but lacked the ability to offer accurate, actionable recommendations to analysts and pilots. Since early 2019, Norwegian Airlines has been using SkyBreathe® eco-flying solution to identify opportunities to increase its savings and reduce its CO2 emissions.
As a result, the airline has been able to reduce their fuel consumption by 2%. Since 20191, the savings reached more than 253,900 tonnes of CO2. In 2023, the company saved 19,200 tonnes of fuel, equivalent to 60,600 tonnes of CO2, by using SkyBreathe® Analytics to manage the fuel program and MyFuelCoach app to boost pilot engagement.2
Aviation contributes 2% of global CO2 emissions, with emissions projected to triple by 2050 in view of the aviation trends. Despite annual fuel efficiency improvements of 1.8% from 2010 to 2019, demand for air travel grew by over 5%, outpacing efficiency gains.3 Non-CO2 emissions, including contrails and nitrous oxides, further intensify the sector’s environmental impact by trapping heat at high altitudes.
Additional efficiency gains of 1.8% by 2030, from approximately 2% today, are needed to align with climate goals4, yet current measures fall short. While sustainable aviation fuels and aircraft technical improvement offer long-term promise for decarbonisation, production remains limited.5 Operational practices, like optimising flight routes and minimising fuel consumption, can provide immediate fuel gains and reductions in emissions. Importantly, optimising fuel use directly enhances energy efficiency, lowering emissions and costs. Ignoring energy efficiency in favour of long-term solutions risks delaying urgently needed emissions reductions at a time when they are most critical.
We wanted pilots to be able to see what they were doing well and what they were able to improve […]. Now we have a higher application rate on fuel-saving best practices, especially Engine-Out Taxi-In and Pilot extra fuel. Also, one of the main benefits of using SkyBreathe is that it brings up a higher understanding and awareness of fuel performance.
Stig Patey, Fuel Saving Manager and Captain on the 737 at Norwegian
SkyBreathe® is a cloud-based software that leverages big data to help airlines reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. By analysing flight data, including black box, weather, and traffic information, it identifies best practices for fuel efficiency. Over 65 airlines, including Air France and EasyJet, use SkyBreathe® globally.
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