On
22 of April,Airports Council International (ACI) announced the launch
of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in Africa,
Asia-Pacific (including the Middle-East), Latin America-Caribbean and
North-America.
A-CDM
minimizes delays and maximizes airport capacity by enabling key
partners in the air transportation system to share vital aviation
data necessary for improved aircraft turn-round times and
pre-departure sequencing processes.
According
to Angela Gittens, Director General of Airports Council
International, "Information sharing underlies the smooth
operation of any ecosystem and the air transportation system is no
different. A-CDM will enable a more undisrupted passenger journey as
aviation partners will have access to real-time data about flight
arrivals and departures and baggage routing. It will help avoid
delays, prevent missed connections and reduce costs for travellers
and service providers alike. Airport operators, aircraft operators,
ground handlers, air traffic control and air traffic management will
share key information for the benefit of the system as a whole. As
more airports implement A-CDM, we will see an aviation system more
akin to a finely tuned orchestra than an ensemble of talented solo
players. Airports in Europe have already achieved impressive benefits
in passenger service, operational efficiency and cost reductions ACI
will work with airports in other parts of the world to follow similar
flight paths."
Patti
Chau, Regional Director of ACI Asia-Pacific said "The
Asia-Pacific region will see a tripling of its traffic between 2013
and 2025. Our airports deserve innovative solutions to meet the
challenges in front of us and manage such an increase in traffic.
A-CDM will help our members fully utilize the existing airport
infrastructure while delivering operational benefits, reducing costs,
improving efficiency and preserving the environment. I strongly
urge our airports to start implementing this great initiative while
traffic is still manageable."
The
launch of A-CDM follows the 25 June 2012 signing of a memorandum of
cooperation between ACI and CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services
Organisation) on the promotion and implementation of A-CDM and
follows the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
resolution on A-CDM stemming from its November 2012, 12th Air
Navigation Conference (ANC) in Montréal, Québec, Canada.The 8th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition that runs from 22 to 25 April 2013 in Phuket, Thailand will feature a session on "Airport Operations – Planning for the Future" where A-CDM will be introduced as a strategic solution to enhance airport operational efficiency and address capacity constraints in Asia-Pacific, the fastest growing market in aviation.