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KLM Cityhopper trials SITA OptiDescent to identify lower-fuel flight trajectories

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KLM Cityhopper has conducted an initial trial of SITA’s OptiDescent, a predictive-modeling tool that suggests flight trajectories designed to reduce fuel burn. The Netherlands-based carrier could explore a wider implementation, though no further deployment details are provided.

Discovered 2026-10-05T04:04:55.288419-07:00 | 2026-10-05T04:04:55.288419-07:00

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  • The trial tests whether predictive trajectory recommendations can reduce fuel burn in airline operations, linking flight planning practices to operating efficiency and emissions.
  • KLM Cityhopper may consider broader use, but the report provides no quantified fuel savings or deployment timeline.

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