ITA Airways to save fuel and cut emissions in 2026; Thanks to AI-powered tool

AI-based climb profile optimization will help ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, to reduce fuel consumption.

Fuel & Emissions Savings
- By deploying SITA OptiFlight®, ITA Airways expects to save 7,100 tons of fuel and cut 22,100 tons of CO₂ emissions across 2025–2026.
- The AI-powered tool optimizes climb profiles using real-time weather data, predictive analytics, and machine learning.

How It Works
- Tail-specific modeling ensures each aircraft gets a precise climb profile.
- Adjustments include airspeed, acceleration, altitude transitions, and climb Mach, all tuned for efficiency.

Leadership Statements
- Francesco Presicce (ITA Airways): Innovation and AI are central to the airline’s sustainability strategy, enabling measurable reductions without compromising safety.
- Yann Cabaret (SITA for Aircraft): Fuel burn is one of aviation’s biggest challenges; intelligent, data-driven solutions like OptiFlight® are critical for balancing efficiency with environmental responsibility.

Broader Context
- ITA Airways, majority-owned by Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and partly by Lufthansa, is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable aviation.
- The initiative aligns with ITA’s broader goals: a young, efficient fleet, strong digitization, and integration of sustainability across operations.

This move places ITA Airways among the airlines actively leveraging AI for operational sustainability, a trend that’s gaining momentum globally.