Air India Rolls Out SITA OptiFlight® and SITA eWAS to Slash Emissions and Save Fuel

The Air India group has deployed SITA OptiFlight®’s advanced climb optimisation module and SITA eWAS, two of the most advanced data‑driven digital solutions for flight optimisation, which will help Air India and Air India Express reduce carbon emissions and achieve substantial fuel savings.

The deployment of these data‑driven digital solutions is part of the Air India group’s wider modernisation strategy and marks a major step in enhancing both sustainability and operational performance.

The tool is expected to help cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tonnes annually, alongside fuel savings of approximately 11,100 tonnes across the Air India group’s fleet.

The technology is now active across Air India’s Airbus A320 fleet and the Air India Express Boeing 737 fleet, covering both domestic and international routes. Deployment on Air India’s wide‑body fleet will be rolled out subsequently.

“As the aviation industry navigates growing regulatory and environmental pressure, the need for intelligent, predictive solutions has never been more critical,” said Sumesh Patel, President, Asia Pacific, SITA. “Deployment of SITA OptiFlight® climb module and SITA eWAS by Air India and Air India Express is a strong example of how smart digital technologies can cut emissions, save fuel, and unlock real operational value across every flight.”

Basil Kwauk, Chief Operations Officer, Air India, said, “Sustainability and efficiency are core to our transformation into a world-class airline. With SITA OptiFlight® climb module and SITA eWAS, we are taking meaningful steps to modernise our operations and reduce our carbon footprint.”

SITA OptiFlight® is a suite of decision‑intelligence modules that help airlines optimise key phases of flight using historical flight data, aircraft‑specific performance models, and 4D weather forecasts. One such module is OptiClimb, which delivers flight‑specific climb‑out schedules tailored to each aircraft. This allows pilots to reduce fuel burn during one of the most energy‑intensive parts of flight without compromising safety or performance.

SITA eWAS equips pilots with real‑time weather updates and predictive forecasting, helping them avoid turbulence, re‑route efficiently, and make smarter in‑flight decisions. Together, the solutions give pilots a powerful data‑driven edge while supporting the airline’s sustainability targets.