Metropolitan Airports Commission’s Post

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), operators of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport - MSP, faced a challenge in finding an available gate for an upcoming addition of a new international route for summer 2024. Early assessments indicated that the current facilities would not have the capacity to accommodate an international wide-body aircraft given the existing traffic and operational procedures. Additionally, airlines were concerned about the impact on their flights. Facing this immediate operational challenge and with an overall ambition to manage gate allocations more efficiently, MAC reached out to Copenhagen Optimization to explore options of using Better Airport to analyze this challenge.    With Better Airport already implemented at MAC, our module ‘Better Stand & Gate’ was applied to jointly solve this challenge with MSP. 'Better Stand & Gate' analyzes planning processes by simulating various scenarios and forecasting outcomes, providing valuable insights that enable the joint team to effectively use the airport’s current capacity for both new and existing flights.    Based on an analysis of the simulation results from ‘Better Stand & Gate’, the new route could be accommodated in one of the terminals without major disruptions to existing operations. Furthermore, sharing detailed, scenario-based results helped improve the airport’s relationships with its partners, allowing airlines and stakeholders to feel confident about the gate allocation decisions.    Interested in reading the full case study and discovering the key benefits of our ‘Better Stand & Gate’ software? ✈ https://lnkd.in/dJ8g6DDr #AirportOptimization #GateAllocation #Aviation #BetterAirport

🚨 Disruptions at the airport🚨 Maintain full control and satisfy all your stakeholders Disruptions occur all the time in day-to-day airport operations. However, airlines and passengers expect airport operators to resolve all disruptions immediately for uninterrupted service. To keep things running smoothly, you must juggle the needs of passengers, airlines, airport employees and service providers. Get this solution brief and learn how to: 💡 Ensure that plans focus on business goals 💡 Plan ahead and prepare to respond to disruptions 💡 Produce flexible work schedule patterns 💡 Make plans that factor in staff needs https://lnkd.in/duS2N-47

Are you facing challenges in airport management within your community? Our whitepaper provides insights and solutions for overcoming common obstacles and maximizing your airport’s potential. #EconomicDevelopment #Aviation #Whitepaper https://hubs.ly/Q02P9XDQ0

I've said for a while that if I was Air Canada or WestJet I'd be exploring how I got involved in high speed rail between Canada's urban centres, and its airports. The thing is, are they doing this to actually transform their business model into something more sustainable, or are they doing this to protect their existing market position? If you look at how European airports have become more interconnected with the high speed rail network (including Air Canada doing integrated ticketing), this could be a smart move not just for the company, but the industry as a whole. The next age of the train is coming. https://lnkd.in/gDGM486K

February 2024 passenger volumes are in! Here are our biggest achievements: ✈️New Record for Airports: February 2024 marked the busiest February on record for the Port Authority’s commercial airports. Just over 10 million passengers. This was an increase of 3 percent over the previous record set in February 2020. 🛥️Second-Busiest February for the Port: The Port of New York and New Jersey experienced its second-highest level of activity for February in the agency's history. 🌉Increased Traffic at Vehicular Crossings: Traffic levels at the agency’s six vehicular crossings were robust, surpassing both the figures from 2023 and those before the pandemic. 🚆Ridership Surge on PATH: The PATH commuter rail maintained its consistent year-over-year growth, welcoming 4.1 million passengers in February 2024. This was an 18 percent increase from February 2023. To see the full release visit our press room: https://ow.ly/80jr50R3Ako

When you do an Airport Benchmarking, it’s better to take into consideration the following key aspects which close to your airport figures: 1. Operational efficiency, 2. Service quality, 3. Financial performance, 4. Capacity and infrastructure, 5. Traffic and demand. The insights gained from this benchmarking enable the airport decision makers to identify best practices, set performance targets, and make clear decisions to improve the airport’s overall competitiveness and operational excellence.

💡Aviation word of the day - PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE (PFC): 🔹 A fee collected by airports to fund improvements, expansions, and maintenance of passenger facilities 🔹 PFCs contribute to enhancing airport infrastructure and services 🔹 Passengers may see this fee as a separate charge on their airline ticket

Teterboro Airport is the most flown airport for private jets? Here are the 3 things to know if jetting into Teterboro 👇 Travel Distance: Teterboro Airport is located just 12 miles from Manhattan. However, despite the proximity, the journey typically takes anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes. Flight Operations: When flying into Teterboro, expect potential delays due to heavy air traffic. Additionally, air traffic control (ATC) often directs planes to commence descent earlier than at other airports. Thus, it's crucial to plan your trip accordingly. Operating Hours: Although the airport operates around the clock, customs is open from 07:30 to 23:30 local time throughout the year. This means that flights arriving internationally in the early morning hours may encounter challenges. Don't forget to follow Mr. Jets here on LinkedIn!