Saving fuel through optimized load planning
LoadControl is a solution for precise, real-time weight and balance - an interface process between passenger handling, cargo handling, flight dispatch and other neighboring systems. It generates accurate estimated zero fuel weight calculations and provides automated payload distribution to achieve an optimum center of gravity.
LoadControl enhances process stability in the critical phase prior to departure as it handles relevant data relating to passengers, baggage, mail, cargo, fuel and equipment in an efficient manner, and thus decreasing a delay risk. Moreover, a well-positioned center of gravity will provide cost-saving potential as the aircraft drag is reduced. The current fuel price development highlights the necessity for airlines to focus also on this commercial aspect of weight and balance.
Currently more than 3,000 daily flights are handled with LoadControl. Our customers and airlines additionally handled by them benefit from our long-standing airline expertise and continuous enhancements.
Key benefits
- Automated load planning approximates the optimal center of gravity, giving consideration to load limitations, dangerous goods restrictions and customizable baggage priorities.
- Integration of load planning and payload management with neighboring processes such as cargo planning, reservation forecast, check-in and operational flight planning
- Productivity is increased through an easy-to-use GUI
- Accuracy and flexibility of payload estimates using actual and/or historical data.
Value studies show the following benefits:
- Fuel savings of up to 0.5% per flight can be achieved
- Automation can increase efficiency up to 200%
- Easy usability can save up to 50% training costs
- Centralized, partially centralized and decentralized load planning
Target group
LoadControl is valuable for every airline, whether passenger or cargo, network or regional carrier. An optimized loading plan which takes various pre-defined rules into consideration while facilitating fuel savings and maximizing payload.
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