Fuel efficiency prog: AI for Rs 900-cr savings

Air India said it targets to save around Rs 800-900-crore,through its fuel efficiency programme.

National air-carrier,Air India,said it targets to save around Rs 800-900-crore,following the implementation of its fuel efficiency programme,started in 2008.

The airline is currently implementing various initiates to enhance its fuel efficiency in association with global airlines body,International Air Transport Association.

“We have saved Rs 146-crore on account of fuel savings programme,so far. By the time we get software (to facilitate better fuel management),we expect around Rs 800-900-crore savings,” Air India Chairman and Managing Director,Arvind Jadhav,told reporters here.

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The fuel efficiency programme envisages vital changes in AI’s operational techniques,equipment settings,use of fuel management,flight planning,engine maintenance and cabin weight management.

Jadhav said the airline is currently implementing certain fuel efficiency initiatives,which did not require much technology. Once the required software was in place that will lead to better fuel efficiency management.

“There are several components of the fuel efficiency programme–those which we can do immediately and those which can be achieved by the procurement of software,” Jadhav said.

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