Cathay

Hong Kong’s domestic carrier Cathay Pacific has signed a five-year contract with Rolls-Royce for a new efficiency service solution that aims to reduce the carrier’s fleet fuel consumption.

Under the deal, Rolls-Royce will review Cathay Pacific’s 189 aircraft, as well as its subsidiary Dragonair’s flight data.

While delivering the service, Rolls-Royce will use its fuel management tool called VisiumFUEL, which can improve the operation of the fleet, route and individual flight stage by using a visualisation and advanced analytics system.

Cathay Pacific previously entered a TotalCare long-term service contract with Rolls-Royce, which the new contract will complement. Fuel accounts for 30% – 40% of the operational cost of airlines and plays a major role in airline operations.

"Rolls-Royce will use its previous experience in managing fuel data consumption and technologies to help Cathay Pacific improve its fuel efficiency."

Rolls-Royce will use its previous experience in managing fuel data consumption and technologies to help Cathay Pacific improve its fuel efficiency.

Cathay Pacific Operations general manager Mark Hoey said: "We are very pleased to reinforce our partnership with Rolls-Royce through this new fuel agreement.

"We are looking forward to the benefits of using Rolls-Royce’s expert consultancy and software to further optimise our growing operations."

Rolls-Royce designed its efficiency service solutions to help airliners comprehend and manage their operations better. The service helps to cut down overall costs of operation through collecting data, analytics, consultancy, line maintenance and technical services.

In October, Air Mauritius extended its fuel management collaboration with Rolls-Royce and signed a four-year efficiency service solution agreement. Under the deal, Rolls-Royce will provide solutions with the new version of VisiumFUEL software and consultancy to Air Mauritius.

Image: An airborne Cathay Pacific jet. Photo: courtesy of Cathay Pacific Airways.