Alaska Airlines has renewed its partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI), reinforcing its commitment to utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency and drive progress toward sustainability goals. This collaboration continues to leverage ASI’s Flyways AI platform, which has played a pivotal role in optimizing flight routes, reducing fuel consumption, and lowering carbon emissions for the airline over the past four years.
The Flyways AI platform, along with ASI’s Dispatch application, is actively used in Alaska Airlines’ Network Operations Center to assist dispatchers in planning and managing flights more efficiently. The AI system analyzes extensive data sets, including weather patterns, airspace constraints, and air traffic volume, to generate optimized flight routes. These routes not only minimize fuel consumption and reduce flight times but also avoid congested airspace, ensuring smoother operations and enhanced passenger experiences.
Captain Bret Peyton, managing director of network operations control at Alaska Airlines, praised the platform’s impact, noting its contribution to fuel savings, emission reductions, and reliable flight operations. “The Flyways AI platform has proven to be an invaluable asset, allowing us to achieve fuel savings and reduce carbon emissions while ensuring a reliable and enjoyable travel experience for our guests,” said Peyton.
In the past year alone, Flyways AI helped Alaska Airlines save over 1.2 million gallons of fuel, equivalent to nearly 12,000 megatons of CO2 emissions. These savings are a significant step toward Alaska’s goal of becoming the most fuel-efficient U.S. airline by 2025.
Phillip Buckendorf, CEO of Air Space Intelligence, expressed enthusiasm about continuing the partnership, highlighting the shared vision for a more sustainable aviation industry. The renewed collaboration underscores Alaska Airlines’ dedication to innovation and sustainability, as it continues to lead the way in AI-driven advancements in aviation.
