AirAsia signs fuel software deal with GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace announced that AirAsia will be using Fuel Insight to strengthen its fuel efficiency strategy across its fleet. This marks a renewed collaboration between AirAsia and GE Aerospace’s Software as a Service business, reinforcing the reliability and proven value of the technology platform. Fuel Insight will provide the AirAsia Aviation Group, including all its Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) in Southeast Asia, with a group-wide solution to help optimise fuel use and improve flight operations. By leveraging advanced analytics and tools based on real flight and operational data, AirAsia’s operations team will be able to identify key opportunities to enhance fuel performance, improve route planning and reduce unnecessary burn. These insights are expected to drive cost savings and enhance operational reliability and sustainability by identifying opportunities to reduce unnecessary fuel burn. Captain Chester Voo, Deputy Group CEO (Airline Operations) of AirAsia Aviation Group said: “This relationship is a strategic step forward in strengthening how we manage fuel efficiency across the Group. GE Aerospace’s technology enables us to make smarter, data-informed decisions that support both our cost-efficiency and sustainability strategies, helping us operate more efficiently and in turn, offer more competitive fares for our guests.” “Fuel Insight is all about empowering airlines with the data and tools they need to safely operate more efficiently and more sustainably,” said Andrew Coleman, General Manager of GE Aerospace, Software as a Service. “AirAsia has been a trailblazer in this regard for over a decade and we are excited to see AirAsia’s ambition to build on this strength and lead our industry to new heights with our technology at the forefront of its sustainability initiatives.” Vellox Group acquires ADSoftware Vellox Group, the global leader in unified aviation operations software, announced the acquisition of ADSoftware (“ADS”), a French-based provider of CAMO and maintenance software trusted by high-criticality aviation operators around the world. This move expands Vellox’s platform into the maintenance domain, creating a one-stop solution for operations and airworthiness management. ADS joins Vellox’s mission to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive and integrated platform for aviation operators, offering unified workflows that eliminate silos between flight operations and maintenance. With ADS onboard, Vellox now covers the entire operational and maintenance lifecycle. Over 70 ADS customers will benefit from access to Vellox’s global infrastructure, advanced product development resources, and 24/7 support. All ADS employees will remain in place and join Vellox, ensuring service continuity and accelerating innovation. ADS’s flagship ERP, AIRPACK, will be rebranded under the Vellox umbrella as part of the unified platform strategy. “ADSoftware is a natural fit for Vellox’s disruptor vision,” said Aleksandra Banas, CEO of Vellox Group. “Together, we’re reshaping how aviation operators run their businesses from the cockpit to the hangar—with a single, integrated platform.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]