Airport Information Systems – AIS
Ever wondered how much fuel it takes to get a gigantic aeroplane off the ground? A lot! And such massive consumption rates can be easily recorded and managed by Airport Fuel Management System. To illustrate this point, here is a modern-day scenario: A plane like a Boeing 747 uses approximately 1 gallon (about 4 litres) …
Introduction Major airlines have noticed a significant rise in international air traffic. While the industry is booming, there is a growing focus on eco-friendly choices and alternatives. More now than ever, in the age of climate consciousness, the aviation industry faces mounting pressure to minimise its environmental footprint. This is where airport sustainability comes in. …
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Even if you have never been to an airport, just by imagining the number of passengers, flights, and operations going around on campus, you can understand how chaotic everything can get. And among all the departments that need hectic supervision, airport revenue management is a crucial one. Keeping tabs on revenue generation, passenger facility charges, …
Airport security systems play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of millions of passengers travelling by air worldwide, and Security Sentinel and Gate Guardian are critical systems. The air travel industry is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant changes in recent years has been the rise of e-boarding passes. To …
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Aviation accounted for over 1 Billion Tonnes of CO2 emissions in the year 2018. As the industry continues to grow, naturally, the environmental impact also continues to grow. This is why airports around the world are increasingly adopting environmentally friendly initiatives and sustainable airport operations to reduce their carbon footprint and adverse environmental impact. Sustainability …
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When it comes to airport operations, the Flight Information Display System Network (FIDSNet) plays a pivotal role in keeping travelers informed about crucial details such as flight arrivals, departures, check-in procedures, baggage information, and more. This makes it essential for FIDSNet to support advanced encryptions like TLS encryption. FIDSNet ensures seamless navigation through terminals by …
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Just like a business entity, an airport has a lot of different operations going on parallelly, which the airport operators optimise regularly. What might seem like small, independent tasks, ultimately add to the broader operations of an airport. All of these tasks fall under the triad of airport management – Operations, Finance, and Passenger Experience. …
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An Airport is a complicated piece of infrastructure that has numerous components and software systems that must go hand-in-hand in order to make all operations work efficiently. One such major system is the Apron Management from AFIDS or Airport Flight Information Display System. There are various physical zones in an airport such as the runway, …
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According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are currently over 14,000 air traffic controllers employed in the United States. Air traffic controllers play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of air traffic. They are responsible for monitoring the movement of aircraft in the air and on ground, and issuing …
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Imagine an airport as a complex web of activities, where flights arrive and depart, passengers flow through terminals, baggage moves behind the scenes, and a multitude of vital data exchanges occur. It’s a dynamic environment where every second counts. But here’s the challenge: many airports rely on systems from different providers to manage various aspects …
Integrated Airport Management Systems: ALDIS, AFIDS & FIDSNet Read More »