[Avionics Today 01-05-2016] Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has signed a technology agreement with Sabre for its AirCentre Flight Plan Manager solution to streamline the airline’s operations. Under the renewed agreement, the solution will aim to strengthen the airline’s position within the regions it serves as the technology looks to enhance flight planning, fuel saving and operational efficiency.
Sabre Flight Plan Manager brings together real-time information on weather, air space restrictions, aircraft performance, and schedule information and uses the information to calculate optimal flight routes. This automation supports flight-planning and decision-making across all operations, enabling airlines to address fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions.