Airlines and OTP: Mastering the Christmas Travel Rush
Millions of travelers take to the skies during the Christmas travel rush, but how do airlines keep flights running on time amid winter weather and record demand? From efficient turnarounds to proactive disruption management, this article uncovers the behind-the-scenes efforts that ensure smooth and punctual holiday journeys. Read more.
Aviation Wrap-up November 2024: Air Travel Trends
November has unveiled fascinating air travel trends reshaping the aviation industry. From Gen Z’s tech-driven demands to breakthroughs in sustainability like hydrogen-powered aircraft, the future of air travel is evolving rapidly. Dive into our monthly wrap-up to explore these developments, plus the latest punctuality rankings.
4 Strategies for Airport Security During Thanksgiving Travel Rush
With Thanksgiving travel set to break records, airports face major challenges in managing security checkpoints. Discover the strategies and technologies that can streamline the process, reduce delays, and help travelers enjoy a smoother, safer holiday journey.
Aircraft De-Icing at Regional Airports: Tackling the Challenges
De-icing at regional airports is challenging due to constraints in staff and equipment, extreme weather conditions, and fluid supply issues. How can crews effectively tackle these obstacles? In this article, we explore advanced solutions and strategies to enhance de-icing operations and keep flights safe and on schedule.
Aviation in 2024: What Awaits our Industry?
The aviation industry continues to evolve, driven by technological developments, changing travel preferences, and a global commitment to sustainability. From increased passenger volumes and fuller flights, to further leveraging artificial for more innovative passenger experiences, here are some of the most significant trends shaping the industry in 2024.
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.
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 November 2022
This November saw aviation continue to recover with some regions setting new priorities to better handle increasing travel demand. New rankings recognized the positive performance of US airports. Finally, a growing number of airlines, airports and ground handlers are recognizing the value that digitalization can bring to key operational areas. Read more here.
Aviation Wrap-Up October 2022
Despite ongoing challenges including supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and other troubled economies in many regions, the aviation industry continues to rebound. Some airlines even managed to improve their on-time performance, taking Latin American carrires the lead. The past month was also very positive for the air cargo sector, with scheduled cargo tonne kilometer(CTK) increasing by 18.7%. Read more news in our monthly wrap-up.
Aviation Wrap-Up July 2022
With passenger travel continuing its ascent, the industry as a whole could see profitability in 2023. In North America, profits are already expected to reach $8.8 billion this year. On another note, the European Commission has proposed restoring normal slot usage. The ”80:20” usage rule is said to be aligned with the current air traffic recovery. Air cargo sector news highlights the challenges airports and airlines face in engaging next generation workers and the need to accelerate recruitment efforts. Find out more in our monthly wrap-up.