KM Malta Airlines is pleased to announce its partnership with OpenAirlines, aimed at further enhancing its commitment to environmental sustainability.
As the operator of one of the youngest all-Airbus A320neo fleets, KM Malta Airlines is dedicated to minimising its environmental impact. By utilising OpenAirline’s SkyBreathe® Fuel Efficiency platform, the airline will leverage advanced technology to equip its pilots, flight operation managers, maintenance engineers, dispatchers, and fuel managers with essential tools to achieve its sustainability objectives.
Designed for multiple stakeholders, the software solution offers a user-friendly interface that ensures smooth and efficient teamwork to minimise fuel consumption. KM Malta Airlines will also benefit from ongoing guidance from OpenAirlines fuel experts to optimise its use and achieve continuous fuel savings.
By harnessing Big Data algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning,
SkyBreathe® analyses and centralises flight data from multiple sources, such as aircraft systems, weather, air traffic control, and maintenance. With over 21 million flights analyzed, SkyBreathe® relies on the world’s largest fuel efficiency database for airlines. This data-driven approach will enable KM Malta Airlines to achieve up to 5% fuel savings and significantly cut CO2 emissions while enhancing operational efficiency.
Declan Keller, Chief Operations Officer and Accountable Manager at KM Malta Airlines, commented on the partnership: “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our ongoing drive towards reducing our carbon footprint. The SkyBreathe® Fuel Efficiency platform will empower our pilots with personalised feedback and insights to optimise fuel consumption, implement best practices, and enhance operational efficiency, all while
maintaining the highest standards of safety and passenger comfort. Through detailed analysis of flight data, we will refine our operational procedures to ensure we are maximizing the potential of our modern, fuel-efficient A320neo fleet. Our ambition is clear, to become one of the most sustainable airlines in the Mediterranean.”
David G. Curmi, Executive Chairman of KM Malta Airlines, echoed this commitment, emphasising the airline’s alignment with Malta’s broader environmental goals: “Sustainability is at the heart of our vision for KM Malta Airlines. As Malta’s national carrier, we recognise our responsibility not only to reduce our environmental impact but also to lead by example in supporting the country’s transition towards a greener future. This partnership with OpenAirlines underlines our commitment to driving innovation in our
operations and contributing to a more sustainable aviation industry.”
Alexandre Feray, CEO of OpenAirlines, shared his enthusiasm about the partnership: “It’s a pleasure to welcome KM Malta Airlines to the SkyBreathe® Community, and we are excited to see them leverage our platform to make significant strides in operational efficiency. With their young fleet and dynamic mindset, we are confident they will achieve meaningful fuel and CO2 reductions while actively contributing to a better future for the aviation
industry.”
The adoption of the SkyBreathe® Fuel Efficiency platform forms part of KM Malta Airlines’ wider strategy to integrate sustainable practices across all areas of its operations, ensuring that its growth is both responsible and future focused.
