This article first appeared in the Airport Industry-News Magazine Issue 1 2023.
Air traffic synchronisation solutions and advanced decision-support tools are contributing to a sustainable future for the aviation industry. Frank Köhne, member of Frequentis ATM Executive Board, explains how.
How is Frequentis contributing to a greener future within the aviation industry?
Frank Köhne: The aviation industry faces a significant challenge in meeting net zero targets by 2050, with aviation fuel being a major emissions contributor. Our high-performance traffic synchronisation solutions are designed to enhance air traffic management (ATM) and airport operations and reduce emissions by optimising runway utilisation. By supplying air traffic controllers (ATCOs) with advanced decision-support tools, we enable more efficient management of flights, thus reducing the need for prolonged holding patterns and taxi times. These operational improvements directly translate to significant reductions in fuel burn and emissions – contributing to a greener future for aviation.
Could you provide an example of these solutions and how they provide benefits?
FK: Our Arrival Manager (AMAN) and Departure Manager (DMAN) are pivotal for enhanced flight efficiency. AMAN supports controllers by efficiently Supporting ATCOs with decision-making support tools, can provide significant fuel reductions streaming arrivals into Terminal Manoeuvring Areas (TMAs), reducing airborne stacking and enabling fuel-efficient operations. This approach extends to enroute controllers, optimising flights and speeds before descent, curbing inefficient flight profiles. Similarly, DMAN improves slot adherence and departure sequences, lessening holding and taxi times. Both solutions significantly contribute to reducing fuel burn and emissions. An example is our Integrated AMAN/ DMAN (IAD) solution, deploying in a ‘world first’ at Singapore Changi Airport, amplifying ATCO decisionmaking, maximising runway use and saving fuel.
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