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.
Ready for Summer? Peak Season Challenges Punctuality in Aviation
Last year´s air travel summer season was a bit chaotic. Flight delays, and endless lines made travelers´ vacations more than stressful. This summer, experts warn the situation may not differ much. Passenger numbers are expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. With the operational issues that put punctuality in aviation in checkmate not yet resolved, what can the industry do to overcome the challenges? Find out in our blog post.
A Matter of Timing – The Race to Improve Airlines´ On-Time Performance
After an incredibly difficult 2020, the airline industry sees passenger traffic rapidly bouncing back. But capacity constraints, especially in terms of staff shortages, are challenging carriers to be on-time. Since delays have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, what can be done to improve airlines´ on-time performance?
4 Aviation Trends for 2023 to Watch for
2022 has been a year with ups and downs in the aviation industry. The sector had to face several challenges including inflation, severe staff shortages and rising oil prices. But, as many things in life there was also a brighter side. In fact, despite ongoing financial pressure, aviation proved once more to be a strong and resilient industry. The ease of Covid travel restrictions worldwide boosted passenger traffic recovery to the extent that aviation is now expected to return to profitability this year. What else can be expected looking forward? Read here four 2023 aviation trends.
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.
