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 On 7 September 2026, Sun PhuQuoc Airways signed a cooperation agreement with OpenAirlines-CEFA to deploy the SkyBreathe® 360° eco-flying platform and the CEFA Flight Animation System (FAS) to optimize fuel use and improve operational efficiency. The agreement brings SPA into a global community of more than 160 airlines applying technology to raise operational performance and cut fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. 

This is the next step in SPA’s strategy to build a modern airline, moving in step with its investment in a new-generation fleet and the development of management and operational capabilities that meet international standards.

Rapid growth hand in hand with efficiency and sustainability

Since its first commercial flight in November 2025, SPA has steadily expanded its route network and expects to grow its fleet to 32 aircraft in 2026, including four Airbus A330 widebodies. Looking further ahead, an order for 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, together with the goal of a 100 aircraft fleet by 2030, reflects the airline’s long-term investment direction.

For SPA, growth in scale must go hand in hand with operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. The partnership with OpenAirlines-CEFA is therefore not simply the deployment of a technology solution; it is also an opportunity for SPA to join an international community that shares data, experience, and best practices in operational optimization.

Mr Tran Le Van Tung, Director of Flight Operations at Sun PhuQuoc Airways, said: “From our very first days of operation, Sun PhuQuoc Airways has recognised technology as one of the foundations for building a modern and sustainable airline. Working with OpenAirlines-CEFA gives us access to advanced analytics tools to optimise operational efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and keep raising our operational safety standards.”

Harnessing data and AI to improve operational performance

CEFA FAS enables flight operations and safety teams to recreate a flight as a 3D animation within minutes of landing, supporting analysis, trend identification, and more effective pilot training.

In parallel, the SkyBreathe® Analytics platform analyses fuel efficiency flight by flight and delivers optimization recommendations to pilots through the MyFuelCoach application.

Combining the two systems allows SPA to turn flight data into more accurate operational decisions while progressively building a data-driven operating culture in line with international practice. The airline is targeting cumulative fuel savings of 4.5-5% over the next five years, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and making a tangible contribution to Vietnam’s Net Zero 2050 goal.

 Mr Alexandre Feray, Chief Executive Officer of OpenAirlines, said: “We are honoured to welcome Sun PhuQuoc Airways as OpenAirlines’ second customer in Vietnam. That a new airline in Southeast Asia is investing simultaneously in flight data analytics, AI and fuel optimisation in its very first year of operation demonstrates both long-term vision and a strong commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.” 

 The partnership with OpenAirlines-CEFA is a further step in Sun PhuQuoc Airways’ journey to build operational capabilities that meet international standards, growing faster while becoming more efficient and more sustainable.

About Sun PhuQuoc Airways

Sun PhuQuoc Airways is an airline of Sun Group, developing a route network centered on Phu Quoc and progressively connecting the Pearl Island with domestic and international markets. The airline offers a “Resort in the Sky” experience, linking the journey in the air with Sun Group’s tourism, hospitality, and entertainment ecosystem to deliver a more complete experience for passengers.

About the OpenAirlines–CEFA Group

OpenAirlines-CEFA is a global leader in aviation technology, specializing in fuel optimization, flight data analysis, and operational efficiency enhancement. Its AI-powered SkyBreathe® platform assists airlines in saving up to 5% in fuel consumption and significantly reducing CO₂ emissions.

Following the merger of OpenAirlines and CEFA Aviation in 2026, the group now serves over 160 airlines and 90,000 pilots worldwide with an integrated technological ecosystem connecting safety, operational performance, and sustainable development. In 2025 alone, the SkyBreathe® community saved approximately 714 million kilograms of fuel—equivalent to $600 million in operational costs—and mitigated around 2.2 million tons of CO₂ emissions.

LONDON, 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 – International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe® fuel-efficiency platform for use across its airlines.

SkyBreathe® analyses operational data to help airlines identify opportunities to reduce fuel consumption. It will be deployed across Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling, supporting more than 600 aircraft. As geopolitical events add to pressure on fuel prices, even small efficiency gains across a large fleet can help reduce costs.

The platform analyses a range of data, including flight plans, weather conditions and aircraft performance, to identify potential fuel-saving opportunities and help airlines improve fuel efficiency without compromising safety. IAG’s airlines already operate a range of fuel-efficiency initiatives, including optimising flight plans, reducing the use of auxiliary power units while aircraft are on the ground and using reduced-engine taxiing where operationally appropriate.

These initiatives have historically been tracked through different systems. SkyBreathe® will introduce a common data and reporting framework, helping IAG airlines measure performance more consistently and share successful initiatives across the Group.

José Antonio Barrionuevo, IAG’s Chief Financial Officer, said: “Fuel is one of the largest costs for our airlines, and ongoing fuel price volatility has reinforced the importance of improving efficiency wherever we can. Having access to deeper operational insight will help identify savings more quickly and reduce unnecessary fuel burn.”

Alexandre Feray, Founder and CEO of OpenAirlines, said: “We are honoured to support IAG as it brings fuel efficiency management onto a single, unified platform with SkyBreathe®. Built for the scale of a group like IAG, our AI-driven platform will help all its airlines align around a common approach and drive measurable efficiency gains. We’re excited to work with IAG and see what we can achieve together.”

The platform is already in use at Aer Lingus, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling, with British Airways expected to complete its rollout in the coming months.

About IAG
International Airlines Group (IAG) is one of the world’s largest airline groups carrying 122 million customers to 285 destinations across 93 countries each year. Its leading airlines in Spain, the UK and Ireland include Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling. The Group also consists of two complementary businesses: IAG Cargo and IAG Loyalty. At IAG, transformation and innovation enable us to maximise value and efficiencies across the Group. IAGi, the Group’s dedicated innovation function, plays a critical role in scouting and accelerating breakthrough technologies that have the potential to reshape aviation.

About the OpenAirlines–CEFA Group
OpenAirlines is a global leader in aviation technology, specialising in fuel optimisation, flight data analysis, and operational efficiency enhancement. Its AI-powered SkyBreathe® platform assists airlines in saving up to 5% in fuel consumption and significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. Following the merger of OpenAirlines and CEFA Aviation in 2026, the group now serves over 160 airlines and 90,000 pilots worldwide with an integrated technological ecosystem connecting safety, operational performance, and sustainable development. In 2025 alone, the SkyBreathe® community saved approximately 714 million kilograms of fuel—equivalent to $600 million in operational costs—and mitigated around 2.2 million tons of CO₂ emissions.

IAG press contact : media.relations@iairgroup.com

OpenAirlines press contact : Solveig Moisan, solveig.moisan@openairlines.com

StorkJet has secured EU funding to accelerate its R&D applying machine learning to a quiet but persistent source of inefficiency in flight operations: inaccurate aircraft performance models. 

Operational systems today – from flight planning to EFB and fuel management tools – can apply only a single performance correction per aircraft, because more granular data has not existed. But the gap between model and reality is not constant: it changes with weight, altitude, speed and temperature. 

That is what we are setting out to model – multidimensional corrections that reflect how each individual aircraft actually performs across its whole operating envelope. 

For airlines, this means: 

• more precise fuel planning 
• lower fuel burn and CO₂ emissions 
• higher operational efficiency and improved safety 

The models will be verified in operational conditions, as well as prepared for integration with the flight planning and other systems airlines already use, with globally operating carriers as the target.

Yet another step toward safer, greener and more efficient flight operations! 

Total project value: 2.5 million EUR

EU funding: 1.6 million EUR

StorkJet’s contribution: 910 thousand EUR

Volotea selected StorkJet’s FlyGuide Flight Path Optimization (FPO) tool following extensive testing and proven fuel savings. The goal: improve operational efficiency and enhance pilots’ situational awareness with smart, data-driven support. 

And the results? €1.65 million in fuel savings over a year – clear proof it was the right call. This translated into approximately 4 000 tonnes of avoided CO₂ emissions. 

Pilot adoption has been strong across the airline, with over 89% of pilots retrieving FPO in their daily operations, making FlyGuide FPO a trusted tool in the cockpit. 

This EFB app is designed by pilots for pilots, delivers cost-optimal speed and altitude recommendations for all flight phases – climb, cruise, and descent. Its visual interface helps pilots understand how trajectory decisions affect fuel use and overall efficiency. 

“Pilots appreciate tools that are clear and helpful, and FlyGuide FPO delivers exactly that.” – confirms Juha Aramo, Flight Operations Senior Advisor. “It supports their decisions, provides timely data, and quickly proved its value in everyday operations. Working with StorkJet gives us confidence that we are always using the most advanced fuel efficiency solutions on the market.” 

Powered by real-time and post-flight data and advanced machine learning, the system continuously refines aircraft performance models and identifies new savings opportunities. Its core strengths – high precision, transparency, and actionable insights – support pilots in evaluating alternatives and making informed decisions effortlessly.

FlyGuide FPO respects flight path constraints managed by OCC and Flight Ops, ensuring seamless integration into daily operations. Stakeholders across the airline benefit from usage analytics and feedback thanks to deep data integration. 

“Since 2022, Volotea has been a strong partner. We are proud to help their pilots reduce fuel costs and improve flight efficiency with a tool that has proven its value in supporting smarter flying”, said Renata Niedziela, CEO of StorkJet. 

We are happy that the cooperation continues and expands, and we’re excited to explore new opportunities ahead. 

A few words about Volotea

Volotea is a fast‑growing independent European airline, serving over 110 airports from 21 small and mid‑sized European capitals. With a fleet of 45 Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, it offers approximately 13 million seats and operates over 430 routes in 2026.  

On sustainability, by the end of 2024, Volotea reduced its direct CO₂ emissions per passenger‑kilometer by 51% vs. 2012 levels – achieving its original 50% target six years ahead of time. The airline has rolled out more than 50 fuel‑saving initiatives and used more than 9.4 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its operations between 2022 and 2025. 

A few words about StorkJet 

Fuel Efficiency and Aircraft Performance
Our passion, your savings 

StorkJet provides IT solutions and consulting services that help airlines cut fuel costs, reduce emissions, and improve flight operations by turning flight data into actionable guidance. With StorkJet, carriers get equipped with precise tools for aircraft performance monitoring, fuel planning, pilot decision support across all flight phases, and post-flight feedback – thanks to combining machine learning, physics-based modeling, and big data analytics. 

Airlines working with StorkJet gain a single partner for all fuel efficiency needs – flexible, data-driven, and focused on real operational goals. Trusted by the world’s leaders in sustainable aviation.

Corendon Airlines, a Turkish leisure airline, has selected StorkJet to provide a suite of fuel-efficiency solutions to support sustainability goals, lower operating costs, and streamline flight operations.

Corendon Airlines was initially looking for a pilot-focused solution that would help crews fly the most optimized vertical path at optimum speeds. After several trial implementations, StorkJet’s FlyGuide FPO proved to be the best fit for the carrier, offering full flight path optimization across all phases of flight, cloud-enabled flight-phase integration, and machine-learning performance models built for each individual aircraft.

With FlyGuide FPO, pilots will benefit from real-time, data-driven guidance on optimum speeds and altitudes for fuel-efficient flying. The application also provides highest resolution weather forecasts, a newly added turbulence layer, and Air Traffic Management data – all in one EFB app.

Following the trial period, the reliability of savings achieved with FlyGuide FPO convinced Corendon Airlines to enter a long-term partnership with StorkJet and expand the cooperation across the broader fuel-efficiency portfolio.

As part of the next stage, Corendon Airlines will use FuelPro, StorkJet’s fuel-efficiency dashboard, to identify, monitor, and prioritize further fuel-saving opportunities across key operational areas, including flight planning, ground operations, APU usage, taxi, etc. This will help verify savings potential, track the impact of selected initiatives, and engage relevant teams around a more data-driven fuel-efficiency program.

The Airline will also benefit from FlyGuide, an EFB app supporting pilots with briefing, flight path optimization, and post-flight feedback. The application enhances situational awareness with insights on fuel planning, shortcut probabilities, ADS-B-powered taxi guidance, and weather impact on the optimal flight path, while helping crews learn from performance feedback after each flight.

“Flight path optimization is most effective when it is built on a precise, data-driven understanding of each aircraft’s actual performance. Our goal is not only to support pilots with real-time recommendations, but also to connect flight operations, fuel efficiency, and engineering teams around the same accurate data. This is where the StorkJet ecosystem brings the most value – turning tail-specific models, operational context, and advanced analytics into practical decisions that help reduce fuel consumption across the whole flight”
said Gökmen Düzgören, Engineering Manager of Flight Operations at Corendon.

“We are delighted that Corendon Airlines selected StorkJet after a thorough evaluation process. We look forward to working closely with the Corendon Airlines team and supporting their fuel-efficiency strategy with accurate data, advanced analytics, and decision-support tools for pilots and operational teams. Welcome aboard!”
said Piotr Niedziela, VP Sales & Customer Experience at StorkJet.

With this partnership, Corendon Airlines joins the StorkJet community and takes another step toward data-driven fuel savings, operational efficiency, and more sustainable flight operations. Welcome on board!

About Corendon Airlines

Corendon Airlines (Antalya, Turkey) is an international airline with sister companies Corendon Dutch (Amsterdam, Netherlands) and Corendon Europe (Malta). Corendon Airlines operates flights from many European countries, primarily Germany, Poland, Austria and the UK, to popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean region—such as Turkey, Spain, Greece and Egypt—as well as to the Canary Islands. It carries around 10 million passengers annually. The airline also works closely with tour operators and travel agencies. Founded in 2004 as part of the Corendon Group, a multinational tourism company established in the Netherlands in 2000, the group today includes airlines, tour operators, hotels and incoming agencies. Since its first flight in 2005, Corendon Airlines has followed the motto “Make a Difference” and is distinguished by innovation and customer service. Among other achievements, Corendon Airlines was the first airline in Europe to be certified under ISO 10002 for its customer satisfaction management system.

About StorkJet

Fuel Efficiency and Aircraft Performance
Our passion, your savings

StorkJet provides IT solutions and consulting services that help airlines cut fuel costs, reduce emissions, and improve flight operations by turning flight data into actionable guidance. With StorkJet, carriers get equipped with precise tools for aircraft performance monitoring, fuel planning, pilot decision support across all flight phases, and post-flight feedback – thanks to combining machine learning, physics-based modeling, and big data analytics.

Airlines working with StorkJet gain a single partner for all fuel efficiency needs – flexible, data-driven, and focused on real operational goals. Trusted by the world’s leaders in sustainable aviation.

Glasgow, 11 June 2026 – Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAirlines, a global provider of fuel efficiency technology, as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable aviation.

The Glasgow-based carrier, which operates more than 70 routes across the UK and Europe, is the first UK regional airline to adopt SkyBreathe®, OpenAirlines’ flagship fuel-efficiency software.

The technology is live across Loganair’s operations, marking a significant step forward in the airline’s sustainability and operational efficiency strategy.

SkyBreathe® is a comprehensive eco-flying solution used by more than 80 airlines worldwide, including Air France, Norwegian, and Korean Air. The platform harnesses advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics to identify fuel-saving opportunities, delivering actionable recommendations to operational teams and flight crews alike.

By joining the SkyBreathe® global community, Loganair will also benefit from other airlines’ experience and advice.

Luke Farajallah, CEO, Loganair, said: “We are proud to be among the first UK airlines to adopt SkyBreathe® and implement its innovative technology.

Fuel efficiency is not just a cost issue for a regional airline – it is central to our ability to keep connecting communities across Scotland and the wider UK in a way that’s commercially sustainable and environmentally responsible.

We look forward to seeing the results as the programme matures.“

Alexandre Feray, CEO, OpenAirlines, said: “Loganair has shown a clear commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its operations, and we are proud to support them as they take this important step in their fuel efficiency journey.

With SkyBreathe®, Loganair will be able to turn flight data into concrete fuel-saving actions, reduce CO₂ emissions, and benefit from the experience of a global community of airlines committed to more efficient and sustainable operations.”

The partnership reflects Loganair’s ongoing commitment to mitigating the environmental impact of flying.

In 2021, the airline launched its industry-leading GreenSkies environmental programme, which aims to deliver emissions reduction, next-generation aircraft, and reach net zero by 2040. It also operates the GreenSkies Community Fund, an initiative that supports charities, community groups, and small businesses in reaching their sustainability goals.

ENDS
Issued by BIG Partnership on behalf of Loganair. For further information, please contact: loganair@bigpartnership.co.uk

About Loganair

Loganair is the UK’s leading regional airline, operating nearly 70 routes and carrying more than 1.5 million passengers each year. Founded in 1962, the airline serves communities across Scotland, England, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and beyond, from a network of bases including Glasgow, Aberdeen, Orkney, and Jersey.

The airline is committed to reaching net zero by 2040 and is the only UK regional airline on the government’s Jet Zero Council. Its GreenSkies Community fund has awarded more than £100,000 to sustainability projects since launching in 2021. 

About the OpenAirlines–CEFA Group

OpenAirlines is the global leader in fuel efficiency solutions. Its flagship AI-powered platform, SkyBreathe®, helps airlines reduce fuel burn and emissions by up to 5%. Last year alone, the SkyBreathe® community saved 714M kg of fuel, $600M, and ~2.2M tons of CO₂.

In 2026, OpenAirlines acquired CEFA Aviation, a pioneer in 3D flight data animation. The OpenAirlines–CEFA Group now serves a community of 160+ airlines and 90,000 pilots, building a unified flight operations platform and pilot-centric ecosystem that sets a new standard for efficient, sustainable, and safe aviation.

OpenAirlines Press Contact: 

Laurence Etilé
laurence.etile@openairlines.com

Fuel costs keep rising, and carbon pricing keeps tightening. The good news: many airlines are already turning that pressure into real savings. This report shows you how. It’s built on real flight data, so you can see exactly which initiatives are delivering results for airlines like yours, and what they could mean for your own operations.

Get your copy here ❯

We looked at real flight data from the SkyBreathe® Community:  80+ airlines. +15 million flights. 714 million kg of fuel saved in 2025 alone. Here’s what the data says is working. 

3 top-performing fuel optimization techniques

1. Reduced Acceleration Altitude (RAAL): 146,601 tons of fuel saved*

Starting acceleration at a lower altitude reduces drag sooner in the climb. Depending on aircraft type and noise procedures, this saves 16 kg per flight for a turboprop, up to 200 kg for a long-range aircraft.

2. Continuous Descent (CDA): 100,093 tons of fuel saved*

Descending at idle thrust, without leveling off, cuts fuel burn during descent. A single-aisle aircraft like the A320 or B737 saves 30 to 70 kg per flight, larger aircraft can save over 250 kg. Read the full breakdown of Continuous Descent Approach.

3. Engine-Out Taxi-In: 50,594 tons of fuel saved*

Shutting down one engine during taxi-in adds up fast. Just 45 seconds of single-engine taxi on an A320 or B737 saves 3 kg of fuel per flight, across 30,000 flights a year, that’s 100,000 kg. See the complete Engine-Out Taxi-In guide for implementation tips.

*Total fuel saved by the SkyBreathe®Community in 2025.

These three techniques deliver strong results. But the full report goes further, covering fuel-saving opportunities across the entire flight journey: 

Trending airline operations’ efficiency initiatives

• Fleet modernization: how much fuel new-generation aircraft actually save over older models.
• Weight-reduction strategies: how airlines are finding savings without compromising passenger comfort.
• Dispatch & fuel reserves: what’s changed since the new EASA rules, and what it means for your fuel planning.
• Ground operations & electric taxi: the real tradeoffs behind electric taxi systems, backed by a dedicated fuel-savings study.
• Cruise: Free Route Airspace: what 15 years of data show about direct routing savings.
• Descent & approach: Continuous Descent, Short Approaches, and RNP-AR, including which airports are getting this right.
• Regulations & carbon cost: what CORSIA, EU ETS, and rising SAF costs will mean for your budget.

 A report built on real flight data 

OpenAirlines has spent over a decade working with airlines on fuel efficiency. This report draws on that experience, backed by hard numbers.

The data comes from the SkyBreathe® Analytics Benchmark Module, a tool that aggregates and analyzes anonymized fuel efficiency data across the SkyBreathe® Community, more than 80 airlines, and over 15 million flights.

Download the report

11 June 2026 – Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAirlines, a global provider of fuel efficiency technology, as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable aviation.

The Glasgow-based carrier, which operates more than 70 routes across the UK and Europe, is the first UK regional airline to adopt SkyBreathe®, OpenAirlines’ flagship fuel-efficiency software.

The technology is live across Loganair’s operations, marking a significant step forward in the airline’s sustainability and operational efficiency strategy.

SkyBreathe® is a comprehensive eco-flying solution used by more than 80 airlines worldwide, including Air France, Norwegian, and Korean Air. The platform harnesses advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics to identify fuel-saving opportunities, delivering actionable recommendations to operational teams and flight crews alike.

By joining the SkyBreathe® global community, Loganair will also benefit from other airlines’ experience and advice.

Luke Farajallah, CEO, Loganair, said: “We are proud to be among the first UK airlines to adopt SkyBreathe® and implement its innovative technology.

“Fuel efficiency is not just a cost issue for a regional airline – it is central to our ability to keep connecting communities across Scotland and the wider UK in a way that’s commercially sustainable and environmentally responsible.

“We look forward to seeing the results as the programme matures.”

Alexandre Feray, CEO, OpenAirlines, said: “Loganair has shown a clear commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its operations, and we are proud to support them as they take this important step in their fuel efficiency journey.

With SkyBreathe®, Loganair will be able to turn flight data into concrete fuel-saving actions, reduce CO₂ emissions, and benefit from the experience of a global community of airlines committed to more efficient and sustainable operations.”

The partnership reflects Loganair’s ongoing commitment to mitigating the environmental impact of flying.

In 2021, the airline launched its industry-leading GreenSkies environmental programme, which aims to deliver emissions reduction, next-generation aircraft, and reach net zero by 2040. It also operates the GreenSkies Community Fund, an initiative that supports charities, community groups, and small businesses in reaching their sustainability goals.

ENDS

Issued by BIG Partnership on behalf of Loganair. For further information, please contact: loganair@bigpartnership.co.uk

About Loganair

Loganair is the UK’s leading regional airline, operating nearly 70 routes and carrying more than 1.5 million passengers each year. Founded in 1962, the airline serves communities across Scotland, England, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and beyond, from a network of bases including Glasgow, Aberdeen, Orkney, and Jersey.

The airline is committed to reaching net zero by 2040 and is the only UK regional airline on the government’s Jet Zero Council. Its GreenSkies Community fund has awarded more than £100,000 to sustainability projects since launching in 2021.

About the OpenAirlines–CEFA Group

OpenAirlines is the global leader in fuel efficiency solutions. Its flagship AI-powered platform, SkyBreathe®, helps airlines reduce fuel burn and emissions by up to 5%. Last year alone, the SkyBreathe® community saved 714M kg of fuel, $600M, and ~2.2M tons of CO₂. In 2026, OpenAirlines acquired CEFA Aviation, a pioneer in 3D flight data animation.

The OpenAirlines–CEFA Group now serves a community of 160+ airlines and 90,000 pilots, building a unified flight operations platform and pilot-centric ecosystem that sets a new standard for efficient, sustainable, and safe aviation.

Information Design connects Faro, Funchal, Lisbon and Porto to the World’s Leading Digital Fueling Network

Information Design, the German aviation software solution provider behind aFuel – the world’s leading digital aviation fueling network – today announced the successful go-live of four Portuguese airports: Faro (FAO), Funchal (FNC), Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO). This expansion marks a significant milestone in aFuel’s continued growth across Southern Europe, bringing real-time digital fueling capabilities to one of the continent’s most dynamic aviation markets – including key gateway hubs on the Portuguese mainland and across the Atlantic archipelagos of Madeira.

Powered by a Strong Partnership Network

The Portugal go-live is a direct result of aFuel’s deliberate strategy of building deep, trusted partnerships across the aviation fueling ecosystem. Rather than operating in isolation, aFuel functions as an open platform – connecting IT dispatch system providers, into-plane agents, ground handlers and airlines within a single, interoperable digital network.

The Portuguese stations are connected thanks to two cornerstone partners: The IT dispatch system integration is provided by ebits, a long-standing technology partner of Information Design with a proven track record of delivering reliable fueling dispatch systems across multiple European markets. On the ground, Petrogal – one of Portugal’s most established fuel and energy companies – serves as the into-plane agent, ensuring seamless physical fueling operations at all five airports.

The Partnership Network as a Strategic Asset

aFuel’s global reach is inseparable from the strength of its partner ecosystem. Today, the network spans hundreds of airports across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas – a footprint that would be impossible without the operational expertise and on-the-ground presence of trusted partners like ebits and Petrogal.

As aFuel continues to expand, the depth and quality of its partner network will remain central to its growth strategy, because each new partner that joins the network increases the value for every airline already connected – and every new airline that connects creates more opportunity for existing partners.

Julia Büchner, CEO, Information Design:
“Portugal is more than a geographic expansion – it is a demonstration of what aFuel’s partnership model can achieve as our network is only as strong as the partners who bring it to life. ebits has been a trusted technology ally for years, and Petrogal brings exactly the kind of local expertise and operational credibility that airlines need in order to trust the fueling process. Together, we are not just adding four airports to a list – we are extending a network of reliability that airlines can count on every single day. Portugal is a milestone, but it is also a blueprint for what comes next.”

About aFuel
aFuel is the world’s leading digital aircraft fueling network, operated by Information Design. It connects airlines with fuel providers and into-plane agents at more than 300 airports worldwide, enabling a fully automated, paperless fueling operation from first order to final electronic ticket sign-off. aFuel integrates over 40 into-plane agents and 13 fuel dispatch systems and is accessible directly through the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) – no additional hardware or application required. It complies fully with IATA AIDX messaging standards. More information: www.informationdesign.io/afuel

About Information Design
Information Design is a Frankfurt-based aviation software solution provider, founded in 1996, specializing in turning aviation data into actionable intelligence. Its products include aFuel, the world’s largest digital aircraft fueling network, and aWall, the aviation industry’s only real-time operational dashboard. Information Design serves some of the world’s leading airlines, airports and air traffic control organizations. More information:www.informationdesign.io

Katowice, Poland – 28.05.2025

LOT Polish Airlines and StorkJet are continuing to build on a collaboration that began in 2019 with the implementation of StorkJet’s Advanced APM (Aircraft Performance Monitoring) and has grown steadily ever since. As the next step in fuel-efficient flying, LOT has decided to equip its pilots with FlyGuide FPO for Flight Path Optimization.

 FlyGuide FPO helps pilots make the most of every flight. The application turns complex performance, weather, and aircraft-specific data into clear in-flight recommendations for optimal speeds and altitudes during climb, cruise, and descent. As a result, pilots can identify fuel-saving opportunities more easily and support more efficient flight execution in daily operations. 

“Achieving fuel efficiency requires consistent operational decisions grounded in real flight conditions. FlyGuide FPO enables pilots to optimize speeds and altitudes by combining aircraft performance data with weather and contextual flight information,” said Mateusz Dziudziel, Director of Fuel Department at LOT Polish Airlines

As part of the post-implementation cooperation, StorkJet visited LOT’s briefing room to meet with pilots, discuss fuel efficiency initiatives, and answer questions about the application over a cup of coffee.

Storkjet employees also had opportunity to observe FlyGuide app use throughout the flight. Team gathered feedback which is very valuable for purpose of customizing the app to better meet LOT operational context.

Pilots confirmed that FlyGuide and FlyGuide FPO are highly practical tools for day-to-day operations. They described FlyGuide as intuitive and easy to navigate, with information that is directly relevant to their daily work. Pilots particularly valued the expected taxi-out and taxi-in routes, anticipated arrival shortcuts, speed and altitude recommendations, and the clear presentation of fuel-saving opportunities.

“We are excited to continue working with LOT and to extend our solutions to support their flight opertions,” said Renata Niedziela, CEO of StorkJet. “FlyGuide FPO was designed to give pilots clear, data-driven guidance for making efficient in-flight decisions, so we are especially pleased to see how positively it has been received by the pilot community.”

A big thank you to the LOT team and all the pilots for their openness, engagement, and feedback. We are delighted to see our cooperation with the Polish national carrier continue to grow.

About LOT

LOT Polish Airlines is a modern carrier connecting Central and Eastern Europe with the rest of the world. LOT’s offer includes direct long-haul flights to airports in the United States, Canada, India, Japan, and South Korea. The Polish carrier has been consistently increasing the number of its flights to those destinations, thus strengthening its position in Central and Eastern Europe. It operates its long haul flights with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most advanced wide-body aircraft in the world. Present in the sky since 1929, the Polish carrier is the 11th oldest airline worldwide and one of the most internationally recognisable Polish brands.

About StorkJet: 

Fuel Efficiency and Aircraft Performance
Our passion, your savings

StorkJet provides IT solutions and consulting services that help airlines cut fuel costs, reduce emissions, and improve flight operations by turning flight data into actionable guidance. With StorkJet, carriers get equipped with precise tools for aircraft performance monitoring, fuel planning, pilot decision support across all flight phases, and post-flight feedback – thanks to combining machine learning, physics-based modeling, and big data analytics.

Airlines working with StorkJet gain a single partner for all fuel efficiency needs – flexible, data-driven, and focused on real operational goals. Trusted by the world’s leaders in sustainable aviation.