JFKIAT reduce ground delays by 5 minutes per flight with Assaia
Cost saving potential of $40 million per year
JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) is one of the most active air terminals in the New York area, serving 30 international and domestic airlines with an annual passenger volume of 21.8 million travellers in 2018. The terminal serves 24 airlines and works with a range of ground handlers, resulting in a need for maximum visibility of operations between all stakeholders on the turnaround to reduce delays and ensure a safe apron environment.
Requirements
JFKIAT sought to maximize their turnaround efficiency with real-time alerts and data to ensure gates were available on time for incoming flights. They needed notifications to ensure that ground handlers were adequately prepared for incoming flights - from refueling and catering services all the way down to baggage loading. JFKIAT needed not just to understand but also to improve turnaround performance while minimizing delays in the process.
Solution
Assaia leveraged its proprietary Predicted Off Block Time (POBT) technology to optimize on-time arrival gate availability and alert ground handlers in real-time. This algorithm considers the aircraft model, landing site, weather conditions, the airport as well as passenger count along with real-time data about the situation on the apron for optimal efficiency. Assaia’s algorithms have tracked over a million of turnarounds across many airports.
Through the Stand Clear solution, JFKIAT can spot any potential safety hazards or delays promptly - allowing for an increased level of assurance when it comes to employee safety, passenger comfort, and punctuality. This also helps reduce overall fuel consumption and carbon emissions, ultimately resulting in streamlined operations that benefit everyone involved.
Benefits
- Average reduction in ground delays of 5 minutes for all flights managed by Assaia, resulting in a cost-saving potential of $40 million per year
- Increased capacity to handle additional flights with the same number of gates.
- The percentage of occasions where the gate was clear upon arrival of aircraft has increased by 25%
- Less waiting on the turnaround means higher arrival punctuality, and therefore departure punctuality, translating into a better passenger experience, and a reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
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