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Leverage IATA Expertise to Drive Immediate and Sustainable Fuel Savings
Optimizing or reducing fuel consumption at your airline, while advancing your organization's Net-Zero initiatives, requires a diverse range of expertise. Beyond fuel efficiency, it demands proficiency in data processing, management and analytics, business case development, consensus-building, and change management.
Since 2005, IATA has partnered with airlines worldwide, helping the industry identify potential annual reductions of 4.76 million tons in fuel consumption, equating to $3.8 billion in savings annually. Our comprehensive, two-stage Fuel Efficiency consulting service is designed to maximize your airline’s return on investment and support your sustainability objectives.
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Reach your fuel efficiency goals
Our Fuel Efficiency Development and Enhancement experts work hand in hand with your teams to provide actionable insights, recommendations, and support, for real measurable results:
- Boost your fuel efficiency program: The Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis service (FEGA) utilizes advanced analytics and global benchmarking against the rest of the market to validate your current initiatives, uncover additional savings, and outline how to achieve them in a realistic action plan.
- Kickstart sustainable change: Our FEGA Improvement Action Plan (IAP) equips your airline with a strategic detailed action plan, the necessary tools, and guidance to implement long-lasting improvements.
- Drive transformation: The complete Fuel Efficiency consulting service, combining Gap Analysis and Implementation Support, positions your airline to meet the global Net Zero emissions target by 2050. We recommend changes and set milestones across all operational areas to effectively reduce fuel consumption, a crucial step in achieving this target.
Get the support you need
IATA Consulting can help you develop or enhance your Fuel Efficiency Program, supporting you with the expertise and industry knowledge of our consultants, to:
- Identify savings opportunities: Through a detailed Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis, we review all operational aspects of your airline thanks to cutting edge analytics techniques to pinpoint and quantify potential fuel savings using cutting-edge analytics and global benchmarks against the industry provided by FuelIS. The identified fuel savings are turned into an actionable business case to help you taking the decision to implement the proposed actions.
- Ensure Successful Implementation: We establish a tailored Implementation Action Plan with defined indicators, metrics, and data requirements to capture the identified savings and ensure a self-sustaining process. Savings are measured on a monthly basis and reported to the project stakeholders.
- Build a compelling business case: Our experts can craft a high-level business case tailored to your airline's needs, engaging your decision-makers and securing the buy-in required to move forward.
A proven process
With 115 assessments completed since 2005, our Fuel Efficiency experts have the experience to help you achieve your objectives: The Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis (FEGA):
IATA's subject matter experts review all operational areas, focusing on:
- Operational data availability and quality
- Flight planning, dispatch and operational control
- Flight Operations
- Maintenance and Engineering
- Ground Operations
- Air Traffic Control constraints
Using the data provided by your airline, combined with IATA's cutting-edge analytics and industry insights provided by FuelIS, we generate a comprehensive report. This report identifies specific opportunities for operational improvement, leverages global benchmarks, and provides tailored recommendations to effectively implement these improvements. A business case is established to help you make the decision to implement the recommended actions.
Ensure continuous support and implementation success
IATA’s Implementation Action Plan (IAP) provides hands-on guidance to ensure that the recommendations from the Gap Analysis are effectively executed. We collaborate with your teams to implement the strategic action plan, with clear milestones, indicators, and metrics to track and optimize fuel savings over time. Our experts offer ongoing support to ensure that improvements are sustained, while monthly reporting keeps stakeholders informed of progress. This comprehensive approach ensures that your airline captures the full benefits of the identified opportunities and drives long-lasting, measurable results across all operational areas.
Why choose IATA?
IATA is uniquely positioned to support your airline with a depth of industry knowledge and expertise that no other provider can match:
- Industry Expertise: Our team includes seasoned experts with years of aviation experience, standards development, and best practices from over 115 assessments and FuelIS’ unique insights on the fuel efficiency drivers of the market.
- Comprehensive Insights: We understand the unique challenges you face—rising fuel costs, the impact on customer experience, and the push for sustainability through initiatives like Fly Net Zero.
- Unmatched Support: We’re committed to not just identifying opportunities but ensuring successful implementation, guiding your airline toward substantial, sustainable fuel savings.