Riyadh Air Partners with GE Aerospace to Enhance Flight Operations
In a groundbreaking move, Riyadh Air has signed a five-year agreement with GE Aerospace to utilize their cutting-edge flight operations software. This partnership will revolutionize the Saudi Arabian airline industry by providing Riyadh Air with data-driven analytics to optimize fuel consumption, enhance safety measures, and bolster sustainability initiatives.
By implementing GE Aerospace’s Fuel Insight software, Riyadh Air is positioning itself as a trailblazer in sustainable aviation. The airline will also leverage real-time Flight Data Monitoring and Flight Operations Quality Assurance to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality across its advanced fleet.
Through the use of FlightPulse technology, Riyadh Air’s pilots will have the tools to identify opportunities for improvement and maintain best practices in safety and efficiency. Peter Bellew, the airline’s chief operating officer, emphasized the importance of sustainability and efficiency in their operations.
Andrew Coleman, general manager of software at GE Aerospace, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating that Riyadh Air’s adoption of state-of-the-art technology will set new benchmarks for operational excellence, safety standards, and sustainability in the skies. With flight trials on the horizon and AOC certification in sight for September 2024, Riyadh Air is well on its way to transforming the aviation industry.