(Posted 02nd December 2025)
Did you know that an Airbus A320 burns an average of 54 kg of fuel just waiting on the ground, and a Boeing B777 can burn up to 200 kg? Across millions of flights, that adds up to hundreds of millions of dollars and significant CO? emissions—all while stationary.
Data from IATA FuelIS gives airlines the tools to identify problems that would otherwise go unnoticed. With these valuable insights come opportunities to streamline operations across the industry or for specific locations, fleets, or operational scenarios.
In this blog, Frederic Leger, SVP Products & Services at IATA, highlights that the air transport industry generates vast amounts of data, not just on fuel usage. Collecting and using this data can make air travel more predictable, environmentally responsible, and potentially more affordable.
That’s why IATA collects, analyzes, and redistributes data on every aspect of airline operations—using data to build a stronger air transport industry where passengers benefit, airlines become more responsive to change, and nations reap the rewards of dependable connectivity.
Read the full blog here.
