Optimising strategic airline planning

RoyalHaskoningDHV is partnering with an aviation company to optimise strategic airline planning amidst increasing complexities in the industry. Ensuring efficient and sustainable operations in a challenging business with our tailored application that balances costs, service and emissions.

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Project facts

Client
An airline company
Location
Schiphol, The Netherlands
Date
2023 - 2024
Challenge
Make a robust schedule in the disruptive airline industry
Solution
A scenario tool which enables the airline to quickly address and answer vital business questions

The challenge

Meeting ESG goals

In the face of worldwide environmental concerns and growing regulatory pressures, the aviation industry is undergoing unprecedented challenges. For the client, these challenges were compounded by staffing shortages, leading to flight cancellations and airport congestion. Moreover, with sustainability regulations tightening, the airline sought a solution to swiftly navigate through complex scenarios and adapt its flight schedules effectively. We stepped in to provide a tailored application, empowering the airline to anticipate and respond to changing circumstances swiftly.

The solution

Tool for the airline business and consumer industry

We devised a robust solution – a sophisticated tool meticulously designed to evaluate diverse scenarios. Leveraging factors such as aircraft type, capacity, turnaround time, night slots, routes, CO₂ emissions, alternative departure points and crew impact, the tool offers comprehensive insights. Developed through iterative workshops and rapid development sprints, we refined the tool iteratively, ensuring it met the client’s evolving needs with precision and agility.

The result

An optimal environmental sustainability roadmap

The strategic planning tool seamlessly balances operational efficiency, customer service and environmental sustainability. Empowered with the ability to input data such as destinations and aircraft types, they gain access to optimal schedules and their corresponding CO₂ emissions impact at the push of a button. This newfound capability enhances asset management efficiency, resulting in more reliable and robust flight plans. Additionally, the company’s reliance on individual planners or their expertise has diminished significantly, as the knowledge is now encapsulated within the tool itself.

RenéKarreman

Director Consumer Services

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