The future of sustainable flying is data-driven for Lufthansa Group

In the past few years, the airline industry has announced its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the next 30 years. Meeting this target will largely depend on the industry’s ability to access sustainable fuel, acquire the latest carbon-friendly aircraft technology, and develop optimization strategies for efficient operations in the air and on the ground. Adding to the complexity are the daily challenges the industry faces, such as unpredictable resource availability, volatile weather conditions, and economic instability while trying to meet passenger expectations. The Lufthansa Group recognized that this increasingly complex environment required a new approach to data management. The airline partnered with Google Cloud to develop a platform that facilitates better planning and steering of the airline’s daily flight operations. The efficiencies gained through the deployment of Google Cloud have led to measurable CO 2 reductions through more efficient aircraft deploymen