The overall benefit of A-CDM is that the operation becomes transparent and everyone knows what is happening at all times. Partners are better able to make use of shared information to achieve optimum utilisation of airport facilities and air traffic flow management with improved understanding of each others processes.
Key benefits:
- Flexible pre-departure planning (from the stand), leading to an optimised departure sequence, less aircraft waiting in the departure queue and a consequential reduction in noise and emissions
- Early accurate information will provide for better planning which in turn will allow enhanced stand allocation (less last minute changes), ensuring maximum utilisation of gate, terminal and stand capacity
- More accurate information will ensure the right resources (both manpower and equipment) are deployed to the right flight at the right time ensuring optimised use of resources for both arrivals and departures
- Quicker operational and business recovery – after any form of disruption, A-CDM will ensure greater recovery by transparency of information to all concerned, allowing for more informed decision making
- Improved departure punctuality will ensure better usage of airport and air traffic flow management slots from Heathrow Airport, allowing improved utilisation of allocation to both European airspace and at Heathrow
