Case Study

55% optimized FLights

Problem

With the global airspace environment facing growing weather-induced disruptions, uncertainty caused by failing legacy software and systems, air navigation service providers experiencing daily air traffic controller staffing shortages, and security-related incidents on the rise, the planning and optimization of flight routes has become increasingly complex.

Despite the high stakes in safety, ATC compliance, and financial performance, many airlines rely on outdated, fragmented systems that present static information about the operating environment. This forces dispatchers and pilots to manually assess how their plans and routes might be affected, adding to the challenges of executing safe and efficient operations. Legacy systems create static flight plans using hard-coded routes that fail to adapt to dynamically changing airspace conditions. Moreover, they optimize for flights in isolation, ignoring network-wide priorities and interdependencies. Incorrect information about the current and future states of the operating environment leads to subpar decisions, resulting in higher fuel consumption, increased carbon emissions, delayed flights, and disgruntled passengers.

Solution

Domain Modeling and 4D Simulation: PRESCIENCE integrates over 100 datasets to deliver a detailed, four-dimensional forecast of the global airspace domain. This includes critical characteristics such as air traffic volume, ATC constraints, convective weather, turbulence, winds, and airport surface conditions. By providing an accurate and forward-looking view of the operating environment, PRESCIENCE empowers airlines to make informed decisions.

Predictability and Continuous Optimization: Leveraging advanced machine intelligence, workflow automation, and human expertise, PRESCIENCE continuously evaluates airspace dynamics to optimize flights. It identifies network-wide opportunities, considers interdependencies, and dynamically reassesses routes while flights are airborne. By aligning operational decisions with airline business priorities, it enhances efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

A Unified Operation: PRESCIENCE synchronizes all key airline stakeholders—including the AOC, airports, and flight deck—on a unified platform for data sharing, modeling, and predictive decision-making. This integrated approach allows operators both on the ground and in the air to respond quickly and in a seamlessly coordinated manner. A well-coordinated and collaborative response enhances an airline’s ability to adapt rapidly to dynamically changing conditions, minimize disruptions, and maintain operational continuity.

Together, these components enable airlines to overcome the limitations of legacy systems, adapt to ever-changing conditions, and achieve superior operational performance.

Result

PRESCIENCE identified time, fuel and emissions savings opportunities on 55% of daily flights, saving 3-5 minutes of flight time, reducing fuel burn and improving A14 by a full point.