This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
On July 16, 2020, Condor, a German leisure airline, made a significant move to enhance fuel optimization by deploying eWAS to more than 700 pilots and dispatchers.
The airline has partnered with SITA, a leading provider of aircraft communications technology, to deploy eWAS Pilot and eWAS Dispatch applications. This move is expected to bring several major benefits to Condor, including improved safety and wellbeing of passengers, pilots, and crews, as well as reduced environmental impact.
Through enhanced route optimization, Condor aims to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption and limit turnaround times, achieving significant fuel- and cost-savings. eWAS Dispatch, developed in collaboration with dispatchers, will improve workflow by providing real-time, graphically optimized views and information, enhancing processes and collaboration across dispatch and cockpit teams.
Christian Schmitt, Managing Director Operations of Condor, emphasized the airline's focus on delivering quality to passengers and ensuring the highest safety standards. He noted that the partnership with SITA enables Condor to further enhance its operations and increase fuel economy, reflecting its strong emphasis on ecological responsibility.
Stephan Egli, Commercial VP Europe, Middle East & Africa, SITA FOR AIRCRAFT, commented on the growing expectation for real-time data flow and the need to enable airlines to provide real passenger satisfaction and optimize costs. He expressed pleasure in continuing SITA's work with Condor to transform its optimization plans into reality.
The announcement comes after SITA's acquisition of GTD Air Services, its collaborative partner in the development of the eWAS portfolio. This move is set to accelerate SITA's existing Digital Day of Operations application portfolio, reinventing the operation of aircraft, flights, and the passenger experience.
Florent Birling, Head of eWAS Portfolio, SITA FOR AIRCRAFT, added that SITA is excited to enable Condor to stay ahead in the post-COVID-19 environment by deploying new solutions for their pilots and dispatchers.
