GOL and TAP Air Portugal are the first airlines to adopt FuelIS, a new advanced analytics tool developed by the International Air Transport Association to help optimize fuel use and improve environmental performance.
According to IATA, FuelIS enables airlines to identify operational inefficiencies and makev data-driven decisions that cut fuel costs and lower carbon emissions.
According to the International Air Transport Association’s net-zero carbon emissions roadmap, technological and operational efficiencies are expected to contribute around 10% of the total emissions reductions needed by 2050.
IATA’s Senior Vice President of Operations, Safety, and Security, Nick Careen, emphasized the importance of fuel management, stating, “Fuel management is key for airlines; depending on the prevailing price of jet fuel, it generally accounts for 25-30 per cent of the cost base.
“On top of that, as airlines decarbonise, tracking and managing carbon costs, which are directly related to fuel consumption, will be a growing priority. Understanding how an airline is performing compared with industry peers using FuelIS can pinpoint potential efficiencies that reduce costs and improve environmental performance.
“The great support from 220 airlines contributing operational data on fuel consumption, combined with continuously improving analytical capabilities, makes FuelIS a very compelling tool.”
TAP Air Portugal, as one of the early adopters of FuelIS, highlighted the tool’s strategic value in managing fuel costs and advancing its sustainability objectives.
TAP Air Portugal CEO, Luís Rodrigues. Also said that “Fuel is a major cost driver for TAP Air Portugal. Managing consumption is an important priority for its cost implications and its contribution to decarbonisation. Every kilogramme of fuel saved counts. The insights FuelIS provides help us measure the impact of our fleet modernisation and our long-term transition to SAF. It also supports a fuel strategy that is more responsive to market and operational changes.”
GOL Airlines shared similar insights, emphasizing that data-driven fuel management is essential for reducing costs and driving operational performance.
