Wizz Air has equipped its fleet with StorkJet’s FlyGuide FPO (Flight Path Optimisation) solution that evaluates aircraft performance models and actual flight data using machine learning algorithms.

This AI-driven tool recommends optimal speeds and altitudes for each phase of the flight — from climb to cruising and descent — with personalised advice delivered to pilots via their tablets. With this information, pilots can make more informed decisions that lead to more efficient flights. Pilots can also avoid unnecessary CO2 emissions: after more than 10,000 test flights, Wizz Air achieved 0.5% to 1% fuel and CO2 reduction per flight with no compromise to safety.

Renata Niedziela, CEO at StorkJet, says: “We are happy to expand our longstanding relationship with Wizz Air, now with the further innovations in the flightdeck. FlyGuide FPO delivers clear, aircraft-specific recommendations for speed and altitude throughout the whole flight, helping pilots make better decisions – improving fuel efficiency, reducing CO₂ emissions, and enhancing overall flight performance, without adding complexity.”

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Also, starting from August, Wizz Air pilots now have access to real-time in-flight weather data in the flightdeck thanks to Avtech’s Aventus and SIGMA systems. These tools enhance traditional pre-flight weather briefings by delivering dynamic, route-specific “notifications” during the flight. Pilots will receive up-to-the-minute information about wind patterns, turbulence, and other conditions along the flight path, such as icing, thunderstorms, and volcanic ash. With this feature, pilots also see routes in four dimensions (latitude, longitude, altitude, and time) and receive suggestions in their on-board computer how to reach a destination most efficiently.

David Rytter, CEO at Avtech, says: “We are pleased to expand our service delivery to Wizz Air following a comprehensive product evaluation process. Our in-flight services are powered by the latest high-resolution aviation weather forecasts from the UK Met Office. The Aventus and SIGMA service combination delivers accurate and tailored wind and temperature information to the flightdeck during flight, along with automatic and precise alerts for turbulence and other weather hazards along the flight path.”

Diarmuid Ó Conghaile, Chief Operations Officer at Wizz Air, noted: “While both these functions operate behind the scenes, the benefits are noticeable for passengers on board. Our customers will experience quieter, smoother flights with less turbulence, especially during climb and descent.”