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Assaia’s 2024 Turnaround Benchmark Report analyses gate utilization, revealing how airports of varying sizes and hub statuses differ in turnaround efficiency: Smaller, non-hub airports handle quicker turnarounds for narrowbody and mixed stands due to fewer connecting flights, reducing complexity. Conversely, large hub airports achieve faster turnarounds for widebody flights, as home carriers can better optimize fleet operations. In smaller airports, widebody aircraft often face delays waiting for return flights, slowing turnaround times. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eXC6C58f #turnaroundbenchmarkreport

The Assaia – The ApronAI Turnaround Benchmark Report 2024 reveals several interesting findings; - 6% reduction in ground delays - 4% improvement in aircraft turnaround times in just one year. - The average number of aircraft turns per gate per day has risen from 4 to 5, enhancing airport capacity without needing extra gates. 💡 Download the full report https://lnkd.in/eXC6C58f #Assaia #TurnaroundBenchmarkReport #AI #AirportOperations https://lnkd.in/d8EwT672

PAX International Magazine recently covered our 2024 Turnaround Benchmark Report, marking the second year we've released this comprehensive analysis. For the first time, we now have a reference point to compare system performance between 2023 and 2024—and the results are worth noting. 💡 Key Highlights: ✈️ Ground delays were reduced by 6%, leading to a 4% improvement in turnaround times. ⏳ Average turns per day per stand increased from 4 to 5. “This improvement highlights significant efficiency gains for both airlines and airports,” shared Hen. For airlines, every minute of delay translates to increased costs. For airports, gate capacity is a critical constraint. Building additional gates is often expensive, time-consuming, or simply not feasible due to space limitations. By optimizing turnaround times, airports can maximize gate capacity and achieve more turns with the same infrastructure, unlocking cost savings and operational efficiencies. #TurnaroundBenchmarkReport #OptimizedTurnaround #EfficiencyMatters

The turnaround process, the critical period in which an aircraft is readied for its next flight, exemplifies complexity. This process involves coordinating multiple teams and handling various tasks, all of which must flow seamlessly to avoid issues. Despite recent advances, many airports still depend on manual oversight to manage turnarounds. AI offers transformative solutions, providing data-driven capabilities that streamline operations and support rapid, informed decision-making. By leveraging AI, airports and ground handlers can achieve a new level of accuracy, and resilience, setting the stage for an era of seamless, safe, and sustainable air travel. Read more in December's Ground Handling International interview with Christiaan Hen.

Even Santa knows perfect timing takes a little Assaia magic 😉 Season's Greetings from all at Assaia – The ApronAI 🎅

Christiaan spoke to CNBC Squawk Box about how airports can use technology to enhance efficiency in the current climate of increased passenger demand and limited resources https://lnkd.in/dCgY855m

Christiaan Hen and Kurush Minocher, Executive Director of Customer Experience and Airline Relations at Greater Toronto Airports Authority, discuss how airports are using digital technology and AI to improve their operations, increase accessibility, and enhance customer experience. 🎤 Listen to the podcast

Judith MacDonald, Station Manager for Air Transat in Toronto, explains how leveraging data and collaboration is transforming Air Transat’s operations ✈️ . From holding teams accountable with real-time analytics to improving on-time performance (OTP) and sustainability efforts, Judith shares how Assaia is helping them drive meaningful change. Highlights include: - Using data and video footage for better operational decisions. - Tracking air and GPU attachment times to enhance environmental and cost-saving strategies 🌎 . - Improved OTP with catering, fueling, and ground handling vendors—now achieving timely departures 95% of the time 👜! - The vital collaboration between Air Transat and Greater Toronto Airports Authority through comprehensive analytics. - The impact on passenger experience with safer, more efficient flight turnarounds 👩🏭 . Air Transat is optimizing operations, saving time, and improving sustainability one step at a time. 🚀✈️

Ground delay data from Assaia’s latest Turnaround Benchmark report highlights significant differences in operational efficiency across continents. Europe’s common-use gate model offers more flexibility and efficiency, with lower average delays: 3.9 minutes for narrow-body and 6.1 minutes for mixed stands. North America's airline-operated gate model results in a notable 10.7-minute delay for narrow-bodies but a narrower gap for wide-bodies at 2.3 minutes. This data underscores the impact of gate ownership on operational performance and turnaround efficiency.  To know more, download: https://lnkd.in/eXC6C58f  #AI #Assaia #AirportOperations #TurnaroundBenchmarkReport

Assaia's precision and efficiency have made Santa’s annual gifting and globe-trotting possible! Because whether it’s a sleigh or a plane, the “perfect turn” is everything. Season's Greetings to all of our friends 🎅