Tag: airline operations

  • Strong Correlation between Aircraft Ground Handling Times and Airline Profitability

    Strong Correlation between Aircraft Ground Handling Times and Airline Profitability

    A recent analysis by AirInsight of two million flights from FlightRadar24 operational data suggests a strong correlation between reduced aircraft ground handling times and increased profits. The authors argue that reducing “time on tarmac” can make an airline more competitive, and provide a strategic benefit that goes beyond fleet utilization and fiscal efficiency – cutting…