ANA invests in next-generation flight planning

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has selected the Lido Flight 4D flight planning solution from Lufthansa Systems and has started the implementation for its use. Lido Flight 4D supports superior route optimisation, highly automated flight planning, and improved fuel efficiency by incorporating real-time data, such as airline-specific operational data, weather conditions, and airspace restrictions. Central to ANA’s implementation is the adoption of Lido Flight 4D Integrated Flight Support (IFS), which combines flight planning, monitoring, and in-flight support. The solution empowers ANA to elevate its flight management standards, ensuring unparalleled reliability and maintaining the highest safety standards across its global operations. “We are proud to welcome ANA to the Lido family. As a flagship customer in Asia, their decision underscores our strong growth in the region and confirms the relevance of the solutions we offer for complex operational environments,” said Stefanie Neumann, CEO of Lufthansa Systems. “Our Next-Generation Operations Concept is founded upon the impending digital transformation and AI integration. Even in its ongoing development phase at the time of our decision, Lido Flight 4D IFS demonstrated capabilities that were most aligned with our concept. Its cutting-edge automation, significant potential, and seamless integration into our operations made it the best-in-class choice to support our operational goals. Simultaneously, we recognise the challenge of transitioning our mindset from manual to data-driven automation. To achieve this strategic objective, we selected the most reliable system, a decision significantly influenced by the flexibility of the Lufthansa Systems team in supporting our specific operational workflows,” said Kazuto Shiba, Vice President, Operations Management Center at ANA. Lufthansa Systems will collaborate with ANA to develop the capability for pilots to make adjustments to dispatcher-prepared flight plans, allowing the integration of the latest operational insights into the operational flight plan. The pilot planning interface enables changes to altitude, speed, and route options as part of ANA’s established briefing process. “With Lido Flight 4D IFS, we have introduced a new era of flight planning to the market. ANA’s commitment underlines the industry’s trust in the strategic direction we are taking. Our collaboration with ANA demonstrates our ability to deliver best-in-class flight management solutions while adapting to customer needs – laying the foundation for scalable innovations and operational efficiency,” said Philipp Barzen, Head of Lido at Lufthansa Systems. The integration of Lido Flight 4D supports ANA’s strategy to remain at the forefront of innovation in aviation by providing measurable value through optimised flight routings, reduced environmental impact, and increased operational efficiency. This project also marks a strategic milestone for Lufthansa Systems, as ANA is the company’s first customer in Japan to implement Lido Flight 4D. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]