31th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences

09 - Air Transport System Efficiency

AIRCRAFT BOARDING AS PART OF AN EFFICIENT 4D TRAJECTORY

M. Schultz, DLR, Germany

A reliable 4D aircraft trajectory demands for efficient ground handling procedures at the airport to ensure punctual aircraft operations. The aircraft turnaround holds the potential for compensating delays and for providing a more stable handling process. Aircraft boarding is driven by individual passenger behavior and has to be efficiently considered in airline/airport operations.


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