Indian carrier Vistara becomes the first Indian airline to deploy both Sita eWas and Sita OptiClimb IT solutions. With this, Vistara aims to significantly improve efficiency in flight planning and operations, reducing fuel burn and thereby reducing annual carbon emissions by 15,000 tonnes.

According to a press statement by Vistara, using Sita eWAS will enable it to enhance overall flight safety and efficiency by providing pilots with better weather awareness data. It serves as a highly effective mechanism for delivering OptiClimb data.

The statement says that Sita OptiClimb will enable Vistara to save 80 tonnes of fuel per year per aircraft on average and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 250 tons yearly. For Vistara’s entire fleet, yearly fuel savings are estimated to be more than 5,000 tonnes, leading to a reduction in carbon emissions of more than 15,000 tonnes.

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“Continuous improvements in operational efficiency and safety remain key focus areas for us.  Advanced technology solutions, such as SITA OptiClimb and SITA eWAS, enable clear enhancements in these areas, which ultimately help us to reduce our carbon footprint. We are committed to continuing on this path and will keep evolving as a future-ready, world-class airline,”says Captain Hamish Maxwell, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations, Vistara.

“India’s aviation industry is accelerating at lightning speed, and we’re excited to help leading airlines like Vistara with solutions that supercharge their efficiency, significantly reduce fuel consumption, and support efforts towards more sustainable air travel. We’re now seeing an increasing number of Indian airlines looking for smart solutions to optimize operations and enhance the passenger experience,” says Sumesh Patel, President, Asia Pacific, Sita.