With rising fuel prices and increasing global pressure to reduce carbon emissions, airlines are under constant demand to improve efficiency. Air India Group is taking proactive measures by adopting SITA OptiFlight and SITA eWAS, two cutting-edge digital solutions designed to optimise flight operations. This marks a significant milestone in the airline’s ongoing modernisation journey.
The rollout covers Air India’s Airbus A320 and Air India Express Boeing 737 fleets, operating across both domestic and international routes. Deployment for the widebody fleet is also planned in the near future. By leveraging these technologies, Air India expects to cut carbon emissions by nearly 35,000 tons annually, contributing directly to its sustainability goals.
SITA OptiFlight is a suite of intelligence tools that optimise critical phases of flight. At its center is OptiClimb, a climb optimisation solution that uses historical flight data, aircraft-specific models, and weather forecasts to generate tailored climb profiles. This enables pilots to cut fuel consumption during the most energy-intensive stage of flight while maintaining performance and safety.
SITA eWAS complements this by providing pilots with real-time weather updates and predictive forecasting. Equipped with this tool, crews can avoid turbulence, re-route more effectively, and make smarter in-flight decisions. Together, these systems empower pilots with actionable data that improves efficiency while supporting Air India’s environmental commitments.
Industry experts highlight this move as a strong example of how airlines can balance regulatory pressures with operational needs. Sumesh Patel, President, Asia Pacific at SITA, stated that predictive solutions like OptiFlight® and eWAS demonstrate how digital innovation can cut emissions, save fuel, and unlock real operational value.
Echoing this sentiment, Basil Kwauk, Chief Operations Officer at Air India, emphasised that sustainability and efficiency remain at the core of the airline’s transformation into a world-class carrier. By integrating advanced tools into daily operations, Air India is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also aligning itself with the global drive towards greener aviation.
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