Akasa Air partners with OpenAirlines to optimise fuel efficiency with eco-flying platform
ET Online September 24, 2025 05:42 PM
Synopsis

Akasa Air has partnered with OpenAirlines to implement SkyBreathe, an eco-flying platform, to optimize fuel management and reduce its carbon footprint. This collaboration will provide Akasa Air with actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency and promote sustainable practices. By leveraging SkyBreathe's advanced analytics, Akasa aims to reduce fuel consumption by up to 5% and cut CO2 emissions.

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India's young airline, Akasa Air announced its partnership with OpenAirlines, a global leader in fuel efficiency solutions for aviation, the company announced on Wednesday.

Under this partnership, Akasa Air will implement SkyBreathe®, the innovative solution developed by OpenAirlines, to optimise its fuel management and carbon footprint while driving efficiency in its flight operations.

SkyBreathe is a 360° eco-flying platform provides actionable insights that allows airlines to highlight fuel-optimising opportunities, drive operational efficiency, engage airline professionals in sustainable practices, and significantly reduce their environmental footprint.


"By leveraging SkyBreathe®’s advanced analytics, Akasa will have access to deeper insights into our operations and unlock meaningful opportunities to optimise fuel use and emissions," Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, said.

"This collaboration reflects our unwavering focus on driving innovation that supports our environmental goals while delivering operational excellence," he added.

The platform leverages the database of over 21 million recorded flights, providing the airline with a comprehensive tool to enhance its operations, reduce fuel consumption by up to 5% without aircraft modifications, and cut CO2 emissions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Akasa Air to the SkyBreathe Community, joining the global movement towards a more sustainable aviation industry,” said Alexandre Feray, CEO at OpenAirlines. “SkyBreathe will empower them to achieve measurable fuel savings, reduce CO2 emissions, and optimise their operations as they expand.”

Akasa Air operates a fleet of 30 737 MAX aircraft, and has placed an order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes.

Akasa Air's network currently includes six international cities, namely Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait City (Kuwait) and Phuket (Thailand).

Its domestic network spans across 24 destinations, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, and Kozhikode.
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