easyJet equips pilots with i6 app to reduce fuel consumption and cut emissions

• easyJet is partnering with i6 Group to introduce eHandshake, a digital platform that will modernize aircraft refueling processes across its network
• The new system allows pilots to order and confirm fuel digitally, replacing a process that has traditionally relied on paperwork and manual data entry
• By giving pilots more accurate fuel information  the technology can help make flights more efficient, cutting unnecessary cost and fuel burn
• The technology will create a complete digital record of fuel planning, ordering, delivery and acceptance - helping improve data accuracy and invoice verification
• By helping reduce unnecessary fuel uplift, the platform has the potential to reduce fuel burn whilst improving operational performance – estimated to save around 10,000 tonnes of Co2 per year

easyJet is today announcing a new partnership with aviation technology provider i6 Group to deploy its eHandshake digital refueling platform across the airline's network, modernizing the way fuel is ordered, delivered and verified.

Specifically, easyJet will integrate i6 Group's eHandshake technology into its existing ETechlog pilot platform, enabling easyJet pilots to order and confirm fuel digitally, giving them more accurate information to reduce fuel consumption and cut emissions – potentially leading to as many as 10,000 tonnes of Co2 saved per year.

The initiative forms part of easyJet's ongoing focus on improving data quality, reducing unnecessary fuel uplift and driving greater operational efficiency across its network. By replacing paper-based processes with a single digital fuel workflow, the platform connects pilots, fuel suppliers and operational teams in real time, streamlining communication and improving the accuracy of fuel ordering and delivery. The move will also save an estimated 600,000 sheets of paper each year in the process.

The technology will also support greater visibility and control over fuel uplift across the operation, helping ensure aircraft receive the necessary amount of fuel required, leading to reductions both in cost and emissions by avoiding unnecessary aircraft weight and the additional fuel burn that comes with carrying it.

The platform will be integrated into easyJet's pilot technology systems and introduced through a phased rollout – with initial deployment covering approximately half of the airline's network and expected to expand to around 90% of destinations over the next three years.

Speaking about the partnership, Adam Baker, Head of Fuel Performance at easyJet, said:

"At easyJet we are continually looking for opportunities to improve our operations through technology and innovation. Introducing eHandshake with i6 Group will provide a more connected and efficient fuel management process, improving data quality, giving us greater visibility across fuel operations and enabling reduced fuel consumption.

“As we continue to modernize our operations, initiatives like this demonstrate how innovation and collaboration across the industry can incrementally help reduce aviation’s environmental impact both in the air and on the ground.”

Alex Mattos, CEO & Co-founder, at i6 Group said:

“We’re proud to partner with easyJet to enable a smoother, more connected refueling process across its network. By integrating eHandshake into the technology pilots already use, fuel information can be shared and verified digitally between pilots, fuel providers and operational teams.

“This will improve communication and data accuracy, reduce unnecessary fuel uplift, and help easyJet deliver greater operational efficiency while lowering costs and emissions.”

Operational efficiency improvements like digital fuelling are a key part of easyJet’s net zero roadmap. The airline remains committed to decarbonising its fleet and remains on track to meet its ambitious target of a 35% reduction in carbon emissions intensity by 2035.

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