{"id":176162,"date":"2025-06-30T13:30:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T13:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=176162"},"modified":"2025-06-30T19:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:00:53","slug":"latam-implements-apm-software-in-its-aircraft-to-reduce-nearly-8000-tons-of-co%e2%82%82-annually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/06\/latam-implements-apm-software-in-its-aircraft-to-reduce-nearly-8000-tons-of-co%e2%82%82-annually.html","title":{"rendered":"LATAM Implements APM Software in Its Aircraft to Reduce Nearly 8,000 Tons of CO\u2082 Annually"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LATAM Airlines<\/strong> has taken a firm step in its commitment to sustainability by implementing the European-developed Aircraft Performance Monitoring (APM) software across its fleet of over 340 aircraft. Developed by Storkjet, this monitoring system reduces fuel consumption by an average of 7 kg per flight, equivalent to 22 kg less CO\u2082 per operation. Annually, this translates to estimated savings of US$2.5 million and a reduction of nearly 7,900 tons of pollutant emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tool complements the group\u2019s Fuel Efficiency program, an initiative that, since 2010, has prevented the emission of over 5.6 million tons of CO\u2082 and increased the company\u2019s operational efficiency by 6.5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the APM System Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The APM compares each aircraft\u2019s current performance with its original factory specifications. This function allows adjustments to both flight planning and execution to reflect the actual condition of the aircraft. Over time, aircraft lose efficiency; this software compensates for these variations with precise data, ensuring operational decisions are based on updated information rather than theoretical estimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efficiency Based on the Aircraft\u2019s Actual Condition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the onboard computer, which operates under standard assumptions, the APM incorporates variables specific to each aircraft\u2019s condition. This results in more precise and efficient routes, reduced fuel consumption, and consequently, lower emissions. According to LATAM, this type of analysis also helps identify key maintenance tasks\u2014such as engine or fuselage washing and control surface adjustments\u2014that directly impact aerodynamic performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smart Adjustments for Descent: The Role of Idle Factor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the software\u2019s standout features is the Idle Factor, exclusive to the Airbus fleet. This tool optimizes the descent initiation point by comparing the aircraft\u2019s current thrust with its factory values. The result: a smoother descent phase, with less drag and minimal engine use. This precision significantly contributes to the efficiency of each flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology with Tangible Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The implementation of APM not only optimizes operational performance but also generates new data, enabling the identification of additional efficiency opportunities. This proactive approach to technology is key to advancing toward aviation with a lower environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephano Gachet, LATAM Group\u2019s Fuel Procurement and Supply Manager and leader of the Fuel Efficiency program, summarizes it this way: \u201cWe know sustainability is built through daily operations, with concrete actions. The integration of this software demonstrates how technology and innovation can help us become more efficient in every flight, optimizing resources and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Commitment That Goes Beyond Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the launch of Fuel Efficiency in 2010, LATAM has avoided the consumption of over 2 million barrels of fuel annually. The 5.6 million tons of CO\u2082 not emitted equate to the total annual emissions of its operations in Ecuador, Colombia, and Chile\u2014or nearly 50% of the group\u2019s total direct emissions (Scope 1) during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the full integration of APM, LATAM reaffirms its commitment to cleaner, more efficient operations aligned with the environmental challenges of today\u2019s aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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