Airport Operations

2021 Airport Covid Outlook – Three Key Trends that Will Shape a Better Rebuild

Covid-19 has brought aviation to it’s knees. However, in the early days of the pandemic almost a year ago, we knew much less about the virus’ propagation behavior and potential countermeasures than we do today.

Control Center

Control Center Optimization – The Pivot of Technical Service Quality and Efficiency

Technical Control Centers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of integral parts of operating an airport, but they play a vital role behind the scenes.

Opening a Brand New Airport

When the big opening day of the new airport finally arrives, only the tip of the iceberg is seen by the public, along with the political representatives, airline CEOs and media, lucky enough to attend the opening celebrations.

Will Rapid Covid-19 Testing at Airports Get The Industry Back in the Air?

What is the solution? How can the industry find its feet and regain the trust and confidence of travelers around the globe? How can travel be seamless and hassle free during the time of Covid?

Airline Network Ramp-Up

Pumping up the Volume

A quick guide to Airline Network Ramp-up, including insights on restoring airline networks under immense uncertainty as well as a five step guide to grow a network.

Airline Jump Run

The Airline Jump and Run – How precision and Agility are Now Key

Around the globe airlines are in the process ramp-up operations. Given the uncertainty that continues to persist globally, this will be a jump-and-run exercise that requires considering several factors.

Biometric Data Challenge

Is Blockchain a Match for Biometrics’ Data Challenge?

Introduction Technology enthusiasts are eager to see biometric technologies become the norm in identity verification, as are public and private sector leaders who are focused on protecting societies and maximizing financial bottom-lines. But while biometrics have proven their ability to enhance safety, security, efficiency, and revenue, a major hurdle continues to stand in the way; […]

What’s next for Airports – The Conflict of Turning Down Costs

Introduction The crisis gives Airports a one-time chance to shake off legacy cost – but they face conflicting requirements. Most Airports’ financial situation may not have received similar media attention as airlines in the Covid-19 shutdown, but this does not mean their businesses are not having to undergo significant change. With traffic at many airports […]

How does Video Analytics Help Airports to Implement COVID-19 Hygiene Regulations?

Introduction For several month the COVID-19 outbreak has limited public and professional life globally. Air travel and tourism have been especially impacted by a wave of measures designed to prevent the spread of the virus. As the peak is past and the lockdown is being lifted, public life in most European countries is coming back. […]

Foresee the Unforeseeable

Foresee the Unforeseeable – Airline Demand Forecasting in Times of COVID-19

The Challenge: Predicting Demand for Air Traffic in a Highly Disruptive Environment The current Corona pandemic has devastated many industries, but only a few with the vigor that struck the aviation sector. Under the impression of international travel bans and national lock-downs, customers were unable or unwilling to travel anymore. Thus, airlines were forced to […]