Air India Group Deploys Flight Optimiziation Suite On AI And AI Express Fleet
Air India Group on 12th September 2025 announced that it has deployed the SITA OptiFlight suite of decision intelligence modules to help its planes save on fuel and cut carbon emissions.
Air India Group said it is deploying SITA OptiFlight’s advanced climb optimization module and SITA eWAS to optimize its Air India and Air India Express flights.
A press release by the Tata-owned group said the deployment of the advanced data driven digital solutions is part of Air India group’s broader modernization strategy and marks a major step in improving both sustainability and operational performance..
With the technologies being active across Air India’s Airbus A320 fleet and Air India Express Boeing 737 fleet that covers both domestic and international routes, the company expects to achieve fuel savings of approximately 11,100 tons, as well as cutting carbon emissions by 85,000 tons. The same will be rolled out for the company’s wide body fleet subsequently.
Speaking about the deployment, 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 modernize our operations and reduce our carbon footprint.”
Sumesh Patel, President, Asia Pacific, SITA, added, “As the aviation industry navigates growing regulatory and environmental pressure, the need for intelligent, predictive solutions has never been more critical. 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.”
