FEATURE : AVIATION
aircraft will enable easyJet to fly more directly and efficiently , thereby reducing carbon emissions as well as enhancing our on-time performance – which in turn improves our customers ’ experiences .
“ We ’ re thrilled to be paving the way in this area whilst working towards our goal to achieve our net-zero ambitions by 2050 , as outlined in our roadmap .”
Charlotte Neyret , Chief Executive Officer , ESSP , said : “ These first commercial flights are bringing to reality a decade of both vision and investment in this new datalink communication solution to achieve safer and greener aviation . ESSP is delighted to operate this
THESE FIRST IRIS COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS PUT EUROPE FIRMLY AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE DIGITALISATION . moment of synchronisation between all stakeholders , from industry to airlines , with the proactive contribution of numerous Air Navigation Service Providers .
“ Thanks to all partners , ESSP is proud to provide Iris Satcom datalink service to Europe , as well as to initiate the Iris flights with a key airline such as easyJet . Iris technology allows the development of new environmentally friendly routes , which will improve ATC management , reduce fuel costs and lead to the deployment of more efficient air operations .”
Javier Benedicto , Acting Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications , ESA , said : “ These first Iris commercial flights put Europe firmly at the forefront of the digitalisation and modernisation of Air Traffic Management . Iris enables tangible benefits to the commercial aviation community and society at large , including reduced emissions of carbon dioxide and fewer delays for passengers through more efficient flight paths .
“ As a follow-on of Iris , Iris global , which was launched in 2022 , aims to extend the benefit of Iris beyond Europe . This will be achieved through geographical expansion , including Asia , the USA , the Middle East and Australia , and through service expansions by
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