| Maintaining minimal amount of time that an aircraft is sitting at an airport gate is a goal that airlines strive for. It allows for the possibility of pushing a higher number of aircraft out at that gate and ultimately at that airport. Furthermore, it keeps passengers satisfied when the aircraft is departing on time. When performing a turn-around, offloading and re-loading the airplane are major steps, but coordination of all the related tasks and details leads to a complex undertaking. Multiple departments must collaborate in the effort, creating many areas for potential error of delay. Establishing a standard procedure involving as many free flowing processes as possible enables faster turn-around while also minimizing the possibilities of error. At the same time, development of the means by which to measure and evaluate turn-around will allow for ongoing and future analysis as circumstances change. |
