Jetstar is applauding ground breaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for a reduction in flight delays and cancellations.

The airline is leveraging real-time data to predict and prevent maintenance issues before they occur.

Jetstar’s newest plane, an A321neo was put through its paces in Toulouse, France.

It’s a milestone for the airline as it also harnesses AI technology.

Jetstar has teamed up with Airbus’ SKYWISE platform, which tracks real-time data from aircraft to help foresee and address maintenance issues before they occur.

The technology has been used internationally since 2017.

Jordan Beecroft, Senior Fleet Engineering Manager said it was “giving insights into the aircraft that we have never had before”.

“We will schedule the aircraft in overnight when there is no flying plan,” he said.

“We’ll ensure the right part and personnel are ready to resolve the issue, allowing the aircraft to return to service, and passengers won’t even realize there was an issue.”

The new technology averted over 40 flight cancellations for Jetstar last year, resulting in a 93 percent decrease in cancellations due to engineering issues.

After the success of predictive maintenance Jetstar is also looking at other ways AI and technology can help more flights get away on time.

“The new technology, the new models, generative AI, will even bring more value in the new future. So we are quite excited,” Head of Digital Solutions Marketing Airbus David Marty said.

9News flew to France courtesy of the Qantas Group.