Benefits of CDM Within AFI

Region

Presented by: Mikateko Chabani

SCOPE

• Introduction

• CDM Concept

• Airport CDM

• Benefits of Effective CDM

• Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

• ICAO ASBU – Module B0_80: Improved Airport Operations

through Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM)

• Module objective – Implementation of collaborative applications

that will allow sharing of surface data amongst different airport

stakeholders

• Implementation of A-CDM will enhance surface operation and

safety of airspace users

• CDM is about partnering- airport, airline operators, ground

handlers, ATC, network operations (Air Traffic Flow

Management) & other aviation stakeholders

CDM CONCEPT

• According to ICAO (DOC 9971), Collaborative Decision Making

(CDM) is defined as a process focused on how to decide on

a course of action articulated between two or more

community members.

• Through this process, ATM community members share

information related to that decision and agree on and apply

the decision-making approach and principles.

AIRPORT CDM (A-CDM)

• Airport CDM concept aims at improving operational efficiency at

airports by

Reducing delays,

Improving the predictability of events during the progress of a

flight and

Optimizing the utilization of resources

• Network is served with more accurate take-off information to

derive ATFM slot

• Improved decision making by the Airport CDM Partners and

timely sharing of accurate information

"As soon as you step back and focus on the big

picture, you easily make new choices, discover the

peace that comes with greater patience, and

formulate creative, effective strategies to move in the

right direction.“

– Brian Biro, Motivational Speaker and Author

BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE CDM

• The benefits of CDM include the fact that the Principles are

widely applicable.

• It can be used strategically to effect investment decisions, and

also tactically to effect better day to day ATFM decisions.

• Principles are also transferable into the Local/Regional,

Civil/Military, and Regulation/Operation realms.

• Principles depend on Universal acceptance of decisions.

BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE CDM (Cont.)

• CDM brings substantial benefits to all partners by improving the

quality of information on which decisions are made.

Airport Operator, improved use of stands / gates will increase

capacity. More stable traffic flows and reduced taxi times will

lead to fewer queues at the runway or congestion on the apron

or taxiways.

BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE CDM (Cont.)

Air Traffic Control will benefit from improved runway and

capacity planning. More accurate take off time predictions will

lead to more accurate calculations of the network demand by

the CAMU.

This enhanced flow and capacity management will result in

better ATFM, slot compliance and reduced number of missed

slots.

BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE CDM (Cont.)

Ground Handler will benefit from more accurate arrival

times, which allows for more accurate planning with more

efficient use of resources..

BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE CDM (Cont.)

Aircraft Operator you will have an improved awareness of

the status and location of the aircraft. Sequence information

and better arrival times, will result in more accurate fleet

predictions. Fuel burn as a result of queuing at the runway

holding point will be reduced, which has both economic and

environmental benefits.

BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE CDM (Cont.)

Passengers will benefit from reduction in delays, and fewer

missed connections.

Returning to normal operations after disruptions will be faster

For arrivals, more accurate information can be delivered to

FIDS and service desks.

BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE CDM (Cont.)

• Airport CDM is now embedded in the ATM operational concept

as an important enabler that will improve operational efficiency,

predictability and punctuality of the ATM network and airport

stakeholders.

• Main outputs of the CDM process will be more accurate

Calculated Take Off Times (CTOT) which can be used to

improve en-route and sector planning of the African ATM

Network.

BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE CDM (Cont.)

• Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) - Airport Management Centre

OR Tambo International airport, Cape Town and King Shaka international airports. • AMC allow for all airport stakeholders – airline

operators/ground handlers, ATC representative, Customs/immigration, airport operator and so forth – to come together and make decisions that allow for more efficient and flexible operations at the airport.

• This arrangement allows for the sharing of information that creates a common viewpoint and encourages culture change that supports information sharing

CONCLUSION

• Airport CDM is not just a system, hardware or software, meeting or telephone call; it involves culture change, handling of sensitive data, procedural changes and building confidence and understanding of each partners operational processes.

• With the help of airport stakeholders- AFI Regional airport CDM concept has the potential to mature significantly over the coming years from a high level concept into a process that is delivering real operational benefits.

• More airports need to be implementing A-CDM as part of ASBU so as to be rewarded by the proven benefits. Exchange of real time data between airports and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) should become operational.

• The accuracy of this data will prove to be very beneficial to both the ANSP and airports.

THANK YOU!