Monitor and optimise aircraft performance

OPTIMIZE is a suite of applications powered by Skywise focused on aircraft performance optimisation of each aircraft. OPTIMIZE consists of Performance Factor Optimizer (PFO) and IDLE Factor Optimizer (IFO).

Display of IFO PFO Solution on a computer screen

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PFO / IFO View

The right fuel prediction for an efficient flight

  • PFO facilitates the existing Aircraft Performance Monitoring (APM) process and reduces the overall workload.

  • IFO focuses on optimising the FMS descent prediction leading to fuel and emissions savings.

Why choose our solutions?

Performance Factor Optimizer

Performance Factor Optimizer offers a significant improvement to existing aircraft performance monitoring solutions. This web application automatically computes the corrective fuel factor for each aircraft based on its current state of performance leading to accurate fuel prediction. This factor is then ingested into the Flight Management System (FMS) in the aircraft and the operator’s flight planning system.

IDLE Factor Optimizer

Skywise, with the support of Airbus, has developed the algorithm to automatically compute the optimised IDLE Factor for each aircraft based on its current state of performance in descent. IFO continuously adjusts the FMS prediction of the descent trajectory leading to fuel and emissions savings, and improved handling qualities for pilots by flying the optimum descent profile.

Our benefits

Automated from end-to-end, it allows a more continuous monitoring process, improved analytical capabilities and reduced man-hours spent on such tasks, allowing qualified resources to focus on other operational activities: 

  • Save time, reduce workload

Fully automated process with a built-in digital assistant to ease the engineer’s operational work. It ensures a rapid Return on Investment (ROI) with a clear business case and improved reactivity for engineering teams.

  • Unique expertise

Skywise software development and flight operations knowledge are combined with Airbus aircraft manufacturer expertise to reach the highest levels of accuracy.

  • Save fuel, reduce emissions

Save fuel on each descent during the aircraft's entire lifecycle. For instance, IFO saves approximately 7kg of fuel per flight on an A320, contributing to sustainable operations.

  • Powered by the Skywise platform

A robust source for big data and analytics, including automated data integration, cleansing, and backups.

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