GE Aerospace’s FlightPulse App Reaches 60,000 Pilots, 42 Airlines

GE Aerospace’s flight data monitoring application, FlightPulse, has expanded rapidly over the past year, increasing its registered pilot base from 40,000 to more than 60,000, with expectations to surpass 70,000 by the end of 2025, according to the company. Launched in 2017, FlightPulse is now used commercially by 42 airlines, including Qantas, Delta Air Lines, and NetJets, helping pilots evaluate performance across multiple metrics to enhance efficiency and safety.

The application provides detailed analytics, allowing pilots to compare their performance with peers and optimize flight operations. Qantas Captain Mark Cameron, who also serves as executive manager of group safety, said the tool helps pilots adapt to different aircraft. “FlightPulse tells me what my attitude was on every landing,” he noted, referring to adjustments required when transitioning from larger aircraft like the A330 to single-aisle jets such as the A321. Qantas also uses aggregated data to improve operational efficiency and safety.

The app has supported airlines in refining procedures, including reducing reverse thrust usage after landing when safe, generating measurable fuel savings. “Each airline can only access its own data,” said Andrew Coleman, head, GE Aerospace’s Software as a Service division, emphasizing that FlightPulse is intended solely for performance improvement, not punitive measures.

FlightPulse sees daily usage from over 9,000 pilots, with airlines paying an undisclosed per-pilot fee. Coleman aims to exceed 100,000 registered users by 2026. The platform’s adoption underscores GE Aerospace’s commitment to safety and efficiency, offering airlines actionable insights to optimize operations.

The app’s growth reflects a broader trend in aviation toward data-driven performance management, combining real-time monitoring with comparative analytics to enhance pilot training, operational decision-making, and fuel efficiency.