EasyJet has completed the installation of the FANS-C system in 54 of its A320 and A321neo family aircraft, while new planes rolling off Airbus’s final assembly line now come equipped with this technology as standard. This advanced air traffic management software enables faster and more precise communication between pilots and controllers, optimizes flight paths, and facilitates speed control during all phases of operation.
Addressing Growing Air Traffic Congestion
European airspace faces increasing saturation, leading to frequent delays. FANS-C enhances predictability by securely and flexibly transmitting exact aircraft trajectories to air traffic controllers. This reduces holding patterns, streamlines authorizations, and contributes to more punctual landings.
Environmental and Operational Impact
David Morgan, EasyJet’s Chief Operating Officer, emphasized that these technologies “are not only essential for modernizing airspace but also for achieving significant reductions in fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and noise pollution.”
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Morgan stressed the need to accelerate airspace reform, highlighting progress in the UK and calling for its rapid expansion across Europe to fully leverage the potential of these tools.
Since its implementation in 2019, FANS-C has saved 1,052 metric tons of CO₂e and 334 metric tons of fuel in the region managed by Eurocontrol’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC). These figures are expected to grow as other air navigation service providers update their systems, a requirement for the European Union by 2028.
Commitment to Sustainability
In 2022, EasyJet launched its roadmap to reduce and decarbonize its environmental impact. The adoption of FANS-C is part of a series of investments aimed at improving operational efficiency, both in the air and on the ground, solidifying the airline as one of the most active in modernizing its fleet and processes for a more sustainable future.
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