Honeywell has extended its contract with Lufthansa Group and included Lufthansa Cityline as a user of its Flight Efficiency software, to leverage deep data analytics to provide actionable insights for airlines and flight crews.
Honeywell has extended its contract with Lufthansa Group and included Lufthansa Cityline as a user of its Flight Efficiency software. This cloud-based solution leverages deep data analytics to provide actionable insights for airlines and flight crews, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The software offers specific guidance to pilots, ground personnel, and other stakeholders to make informed decisions on fuel loading, taxiing, and flight procedures, considering the impact on priorities like on-time performance.
Karen Miller, general manager of Honeywell Connected Aerospace said, “Lufthansa Group has been a valued partner of Honeywell’s for 10 years, and this expansion strengthens our relationship by including more subsidiaries from the group. We are pleased that we can continue to improve the sustainability of airlines and reduce carbon emissions through Honeywell Flight Efficiency.“
Lufthansa Cityline, as part of the extended agreement, gains access to historical flight data through Honeywell Flight Efficiency. This enables a comprehensive analysis of flight execution in comparison to initial plans, allowing the airline to take corrective measures for upcoming flights. The insights provided by the software enhance flexibility in decision-making for future flights, address anomalies in historical ones, and solve specific scenarios.
Ralf Schulz, senior director of OPS sustainability development and analytics, Lufthansa Group said, “Honeywell has a strong track record of identifying and implementing initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, and we are pleased to partner with them on more efficient flight operations.”
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Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, a key player in the aviation industry, provides products and services found on a wide range of commercial, defense, and space aircraft. The Aerospace Technologies business unit focuses on building aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and more. The company’s hardware and software solutions contribute to creating more fuel-efficient aircraft, enabling direct and on-time flights, and enhancing safety in the skies and at airports.
Question – What is the purpose of Honeywell’s Flight Efficiency software?
Answer – To provide actionable insights for airlines and flight crews to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Question – Which airline has recently been included as a user of Honeywell’s Flight Efficiency software?
Answer – Lufthansa Cityline.
Question – What benefits does Honeywell’s Flight Efficiency software provide to Lufthansa Group?
Answer – It offers specific guidance on fuel loading, taxiing, and flight procedures to improve on-time performance.
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