OREANDA-NEWS. Rolls-Royce will use world-class big data analytics to help Singapore Airlines reduce fuel consumption across its entire fleet through a TotalCare® Efficiency Service Solution.

Under a five-year contract, Rolls-Royce will analyse flight data against predictions to maximise fuel efficiency. This will cover 137 aircraft operated by Singapore Airlines and its subsidiaries SilkAir; the subsidiaries include Singapore Airlines Cargo and low-cost carrier Scoot.

Rolls-Royce will deliver this service by using its fuel management tool, VisiumFUEL, which analyses data from on-board system monitoring, flight planning, operations control and engineering systems. This service complements the existing Rolls-Royce TotalCare long-term service agreements with Singapore Airlines.

Rolls-Royce has a long history of working closely with its customers on fuel data consumption and management, using its deep understanding of airline requirements and operations. Fuel is a significant factor in airline operations, typically accounting for 40 per cent of an airline’s operational cost.

Andrew Hutson-Smith, Rolls-Royce, Senior Vice President Customers, Controls and Data Services, said: “Singapore Airlines has a keen focus on fuel management and we are delighted they have recognised the benefits of our TotalCare Efficiency Service Solution. This is an exciting and innovative development that builds on our long-established TotalCare partnership with Singapore Airlines.”

Singapore Airlines and its subsidiaries currently have Airbus A330, A350 and A380 aircraft as well Boeing 777 and 787s in service or on order, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines.

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

  1. Rolls-Royce’s vision is to create better power for a changing world via two main business divisions, Aerospace and Land & Sea. These business divisions address markets with two strong technology platforms, gas turbines and reciprocating engines. Aerospace comprises Civil Aerospace and Defence Aerospace. Land & Sea comprises Marine, Nuclear and Power Systems.
  2. Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 120 countries, comprising more than 380 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces, 4,000 marine customers including 70 navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.
  3. Our business is focused on the 4Cs:
    • Customer – placing the customer at the heart of our business
    • Concentration – deciding where to grow and where not to
    • Cost – continually looking to increase efficiency
    • Cash – improving financial performance
  4. Annual underlying revenue was ?14.6 billion in 2014, around half of which came from the provision of aftermarket services. The firm and announced order book stood at ?73.7 billion at the end of 2014.
  5. In 2014, Rolls-Royce invested ?1.2 billion on research and development. We also support a global network of 31 University Technology Centres, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research.
  6. Rolls-Royce employs over 54,000 people in more than 50 countries. Over 15,500 of these are engineers.