Alaska Airlines renewed its partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize flight paths and cut down on emissions.
The airline said ASI’s Flyways AI Platform utilizes advanced algorithms and machine learning to analyze data such as weather patterns, winds, turbulence, airspace constraints and air traffic volume.
Flyways AI then generates optimized route recommendations for dispatchers and pilots that are safe, ATC compliant, minimize fuel consumption, reduce flight time and avoid potentially congested airspace.
For the last four years, Alaska Airlines has been using the Flyways AI platform and the Flyways Dispatch application in its operations to optimize flight routes, reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, as well as improve on-time arrivals.
According to the airline, Flyways saved more than 1.2 million gallons of fuel in 2023, equivalent to 11,958 megatons of CO2 emissions.
“The savings Flyways delivers helps us work toward our near-term goal of being the most fuel-efficient U.S. airline by 2025, and long-term goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2040,” the airline said in a statement.
The Flyways Dispatch application also offers real-time insights and decision-making support to the airline’s dispatchers to proactively manage flights and respond to events before they have the potential to impact flights.
“Being a dispatcher requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and quick thinking. Our incredible dispatchers are responsible for planning and monitoring every flight, ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests and crew. It can be challenging to deal with unpredictable factors like weather, traffic, and timing, but we always strive to find the best solutions,” said Captain Bret Peyton, Managing Director of Network Operations Control at Alaska Airlines.
“That’s why we are grateful to have Flyways AI to help us optimize our routes, save fuel, and reduce carbon emissions. Flyways AI gives us more confidence and flexibility in our decisions and allows us to focus on delivering excellent service to our guests,” Peyton added.