3 ways Cost Index Optimization helps you comply with CORSIA (and save money)
If you’re managing flight operations, sustainability or compliance, you already know the pressure’s building. The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) is moving from voluntary to mandatory, and with that shift comes real financial risk—from mounting offset costs to regulatory fines.
But here’s the opportunity: you can cut emissions and operating expenses at the same time with Cost Index Optimization in Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro.
This isn’t just theory—it’s a practical tool already delivering results for airlines globally. Here are three ways it helps your airline stay compliant with CORSIA, stay competitive and save serious money.
1. Cut cruise fuel burn with real-time advisories
Fuel is often your biggest operating expense—and the most controllable. With Cost Index Optimization, your pilots get real-time, aircraft-specific guidance during the cruise phase, where fuel use peaks.
How it works:
- Uses proprietary OEM algorithms to recommend the most efficient cost index for current flight conditions
- Adjusts for factors like altitude, aircraft weight and temperature—live, mid-flight
- Delivers 1–2% fuel burn reductions—consistently.
What that means for your bottom line:
- A Boeing 787-9 flying two long-haul legs daily could save ~330,000 kg of fuel annually, worth over $246,000
- Short-haul fleets aren’t left out—airlines can save nearly $100,000 per aircraft, per year
Every kilogram of fuel saved is one less you’ll have to offset, and Cost Index Optimization was designed to make realizing these savings easy–from implementation to first use.
2. Lower your carbon offset costs
CORSIA requires airlines to offset any CO₂ above 2019 levels. And those offsets? They’re getting pricier.
Here’s how Cost Index Optimization helps:
- Lower fuel burn = lower CO₂ emissions
- Lower CO₂ = fewer offsets you need to buy
Real-world impact:
That same 787-9 could avoid 1.04 million kg of CO₂ emissions annually, saving ~$26,000 in offset costs—and that’s at today’s rates. As offset markets tighten, those savings grow.
Plus, showing measurable emissions reductions boosts your airline’s sustainability credibility with regulators, passengers and investors.
3. Avoid non-compliance penalties (and reputation risk)
CORSIA compliance isn’t optional anymore. Falling short can mean huge penalties, including:
- Financial penalties
- Operational restrictions
- Reputational damage in a market increasingly driven by ESG metrics
How Cost Index Optimization keeps you ahead:
- Helps you stay within emissions baselines—automatically
- Reduces your reliance on last-minute offset purchases
- Fits directly into FliteDeck Pro, so pilot adoption is simple and fast
With mandatory CORSIA coverage expanding to 85% of global international emissions by 2027, acting now means avoiding these regulatory and cost shocks later.
Bonus: Fast, painless implementation
Unlike standalone tools, Cost Index Optimization is embedded in FliteDeck Pro v5.0 and higher, meaning:
- No extra hardware or connectivity
- Minimal pilot training
- Quick fleet-wide rollout
It supports both Boeing and Airbus aircraft, so there’s no need to customize or patch together solutions across your operation.
Beat CORSIA before it beats your bottom line
Let’s be clear—CORSIA isn’t just a sustainability issue. It’s a financial strategy. With Cost Index Optimization, you’re not just complying—you’re turning compliance into a competitive edge by:
- Cutting fuel costs
- Reducing emissions
- Avoiding penalties
- Moving fast, with no added complexity
Get started today. See how Cost Index Optimization can help you save money, meet emissions targets and stay ahead of industry regulations—before 2027 hits.
Contact our team to schedule your demo or rollout discussion.
If you’re managing flight operations, sustainability or compliance, you already know the pressure’s building. The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) is moving from voluntary to mandatory, and with that shift comes real financial risk—from mounting offset costs to regulatory fines.
But here’s the opportunity: you can cut emissions and operating expenses at the same time with Cost Index Optimization in Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro.
This isn’t just theory—it’s a practical tool already delivering results for airlines globally. Here are three ways it helps your airline stay compliant with CORSIA, stay competitive and save serious money.
1. Cut cruise fuel burn with real-time advisories
Fuel is often your biggest operating expense—and the most controllable. With Cost Index Optimization, your pilots get real-time, aircraft-specific guidance during the cruise phase, where fuel use peaks.
How it works:
- Uses proprietary OEM algorithms to recommend the most efficient cost index for current flight conditions
- Adjusts for factors like altitude, aircraft weight and temperature—live, mid-flight
- Delivers 1–2% fuel burn reductions—consistently.
What that means for your bottom line:
- A Boeing 787-9 flying two long-haul legs daily could save ~330,000 kg of fuel annually, worth over $246,000
- Short-haul fleets aren’t left out—airlines can save nearly $100,000 per aircraft, per year
Every kilogram of fuel saved is one less you’ll have to offset, and Cost Index Optimization was designed to make realizing these savings easy–from implementation to first use.
2. Lower your carbon offset costs
CORSIA requires airlines to offset any CO₂ above 2019 levels. And those offsets? They’re getting pricier.
Here’s how Cost Index Optimization helps:
- Lower fuel burn = lower CO₂ emissions
- Lower CO₂ = fewer offsets you need to buy
Real-world impact:
That same 787-9 could avoid 1.04 million kg of CO₂ emissions annually, saving ~$26,000 in offset costs—and that’s at today’s rates. As offset markets tighten, those savings grow.
Plus, showing measurable emissions reductions boosts your airline’s sustainability credibility with regulators, passengers and investors.
3. Avoid non-compliance penalties (and reputation risk)
CORSIA compliance isn’t optional anymore. Falling short can mean huge penalties, including:
- Financial penalties
- Operational restrictions
- Reputational damage in a market increasingly driven by ESG metrics
How Cost Index Optimization keeps you ahead:
- Helps you stay within emissions baselines—automatically
- Reduces your reliance on last-minute offset purchases
- Fits directly into FliteDeck Pro, so pilot adoption is simple and fast
With mandatory CORSIA coverage expanding to 85% of global international emissions by 2027, acting now means avoiding these regulatory and cost shocks later.
Bonus: Fast, painless implementation
Unlike standalone tools, Cost Index Optimization is embedded in FliteDeck Pro v5.0 and higher, meaning:
- No extra hardware or connectivity
- Minimal pilot training
- Quick fleet-wide rollout
It supports both Boeing and Airbus aircraft, so there’s no need to customize or patch together solutions across your operation.
Beat CORSIA before it beats your bottom line
Let’s be clear—CORSIA isn’t just a sustainability issue. It’s a financial strategy. With Cost Index Optimization, you’re not just complying—you’re turning compliance into a competitive edge by:
- Cutting fuel costs
- Reducing emissions
- Avoiding penalties
- Moving fast, with no added complexity
Get started today. See how Cost Index Optimization can help you save money, meet emissions targets and stay ahead of industry regulations—before 2027 hits.
Contact our team to schedule your demo or rollout discussion.