This archive report was first published on 2 July 2019.
Kenya Airways has taken a significant step towards reducing its fuel costs by partnering with GE Aviation, a subsidiary of General Electric. The deal aims to provide real-time digital data on the airline's fleet to improve efficiency.
According to GE Aviation's chief digital officer, John Mansfield, the partnership will enable Kenya Airways to monitor fleet performance, implement and track fuel-saving initiatives across its fleet network.
"Our aim is to help Kenya Airways reduce their multimillion-dollar fuel bill and increase their overall efficiency," Mansfield said. "The fidelity in our flight analytics, together with the team's experience from analysing more than 175 million flights, will enable Kenya Airways to better manage operations with data-driven solutions," he added.
Kenya Airways has a fleet of 41 planes that fly to various destinations across the globe. The airline's director of operations, Paul Njoroge, said the partnership with GE Aviation will empower the carrier to optimise its fuel costs and improve on its service.
"The partnership with GE Aviation will empower Kenya Airways to optimise its fuel costs and excel in flight operations. GE brings a wealth of knowledge to help the airline fast track efficiencies enabling improvements in operations and customer experience," Njoroge said.
Under the deal, GE's flight operations software will be embedded on all Kenya Airways planes, including the Boeing 737, 787 series, and Embraer E190 airplanes.
Kenya Airways spends about 27% of its expenditure on fuel alone, according to its 2018 annual report. The airline has implemented a fuel hedging policy to mitigate the impact of global fuel price volatility.
Published on July 2, 2019, at 20:51.
