Decoding the Importance of On-Time Performance for Airports
Despite common perception, on-time performance (OTP) has far-reaching impacts on the entire air travel ecosystem. While airlines are certainly one of the primary beneficiaries of a good OTP, airports also hinge their success and reputation on it. Read here why on-time performance for airports matters.
Aviation Wrap-Up October 2023
October was a month in which the global aviation industry continued to grapple with ongoing challenges relating to demand and capacity, labor shortages, new aircraft production delays, and geopolitical tensions. The industry, however, is motivated and proactively seeking a range of solutions to improve its operations. Find out more in our monthly wrap-up.
Let It Snow! Expert Tips for The De-icing Season
Removing snow, ice, or frost from the aircraft´s surface is a routine and critical part of winter operations. It involves many tasks und resources that require sound resource allocation, often on very short notice to avoid flight delays and cancelations. What can be done to optimally thrive in the de-icing season? Read here our expert tips.
Aviation Wrap-Up September 2023
In September, the aviation industry saw significant progress. Low-cost carriers, currently responsible for one-third of global scheduled flights, continue to grow. Air cargo carriers appeared to have entered a positive trajectory with declining losses and rising airfreight rates. Airports are also expanding their sustainability efforts. Read more in our monthly wrap-up.
Aviation Wrap-Up August 2023
The summer season comes slowly to an end bringing mixed aviation news. Overall airline on-time performance improved, but air cargo struggles continued. Big Data’s power to enhance safety, passenger experience, and decision-making took center stage. For more read our monthly wrap-up.
Simple Picture, Complex Matter: The OTP Triangle
On-time performance is not an option. It’s mandatory! This principle has become common sense in aviation and a matter of competitive strength. In recent decades, airlines have increasingly focused on how to improve OTP. Given the many tasks involved in preparing a flight for departure, how can airlines achieve this? The key lies in 3 factors that are part of the so-called OTP triangle. What are they? Find out here.
Aviation Wrap-Up July 2023
The aviation industry is continuing to advance past the challenges introduced by the pandemic although concerns about labor shortages and rising inflation continue…
3 Strategies to Address Aviation´s Ground Handling Labor Shortage
Across the industry and around the world, ground handling service providers are faced with several challenges. It’s not just about the operations, with teams out on the apron working in a complex environment, under time pressure to get aircraft departing on time. The sector continues to struggle with the loss of qualified manpower. What can be done to address this problem especially amid the summer season? Read in our blog post strategies to address aviation´s ground handling labor shortages.
Aviation Wrap-Up June 2023
Aviation is currently experiencing many new and exciting developments. Low-cost carriers (LCCs) are gaining ground and now make up almost one third of global airline capacity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being adopted across different areas within aviation to improve efficiency and reduce staff workload. Additionally, the industry is placing greater emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to address workforce shortages. For more, read our monthly wrap-up.