For more information, contact one of these offices. This seminar offers a thorough introduction to the most important elements of an effective fleet management program. Fleet is the total number of aircraft that an airline operates, as well as the specific aircraft types that comprise the total fleet. Through the analysis of statistical data, the author has identified for new aircrafts an increase of eca. Yes, you must have a fleet management information system at the department or. Cal fires aircraft are strategically located throughout the state at cal fire s 12 airbases and 10 helicopter bases. When you select solairus aviation to support the operation of your aircraft. Yes, you must have a fleet management information system at the department or agency level that a identifies and collects accurate inventory, cost, and use data that covers the complete lifecycle of each motor vehicle acquisition. It has been revised to update chapters 1, 4, 5, and 7. Fleet management with its engine fleet management services mtu supports its customers in their strategic and operational planning and in the maintenance of their engines thus ensuring continuous improvements throughout the engines lifecycle. To get around this situation means that a good fleet management plan is needed. Fleet management is a logistical task that concerns itself with the vehicles.
Aviation website for aircraft and airline information flight, travel, fleet listing, production list of airbus boeing douglas embraer dash, atr, sukhoi, saab. Optimal shortterm military aircraft fleet planning faculty naval. United states air force executive fleet vehicle listing. Whether you have just purchased your first aircraft or assembled a fleet, youll need a hardworking, efficient, and flexible management partner. Aircraft maintenance schedule programme or aircraft maintenanceby operators or maintenance organisations or fleet technical management organisations also known as continuing airworthiness management. Pdf current practices and problem areas in aircraft. Afd fleet maintenance operations were transferred from the city of albuquerque s citys fleet management division in fy2000. Our fleet management services put you in control of your aircraft investment and keep you in control. Sgi has a track record of successfully managing redeliveries for a wide range of aircraft types. Fleet planning as part of strategic planning process. Evaluation and selection of a fleet of aircraft for a. Another important influencing factor is fleet commonality. Administrator fleet management plans to achieve these targets no later than december 31 1 2015.
Fleet management also refers to the management of ships while at sea. Pdf in this paper we investigate a suitability of a decisionmaking model for airline fleet management, based on the so called game theory. From crewing and maintenance to flight operations and regulatory compliance, aircraft management is complex. Among are leasing, purchasing, maintaining, marketing, and tracking the cars while including human resource management, especially to all. Asset management at iba, international bureau of aviation. Integrated management manual of the lufthansa technik group issue no.
Dynamic fleet management is one of the most important branches in micro fleet planning approaches, where the fleet assignment technique is widely used to optimize the fleet size and structure. Aviation fleet services hawker pacific aircraft sales. Fleet management is used by couriers, oil and gas delivery, utilities, repair and service industry businesses to ensure responsible vehicle use, confirm safety and enable realtime tracking. State of maryland policies and procedures for vehicle fleet.
Thanks to our close focus on our clients, we are able to advise on and support aircraft investments and structures, maintenance, management, repossessions as well as aircraft and. Twomajordecisionsaretobemade,thatis,todeterminethenumberof aircraft to be purchased and leased at any point in time say every year or half a year to meet the demand. Ain business aviation fleet analysis fleet composition, replenishment plans and the 2016. Upper level management formulates aircraft longterm maintenance strategies and it comprises of required resources and mode of selection for maintenance 12. Uno aviation is ready, willing, and able to serve you with a customized, turnkey fleet management. With over 30 years of experience and a typical portfolio of over 50 aircraft, at iba, we provide our clients with a fully comprehensive aircraft management solution. Michael macdonnell, university college dublin businessschool benjamin clegg, aston businessschool abstract. Understanding aircraft production impact on fleet management. An optimal aircraft fleet management decision model under uncertainty. This gives the ship owner time to concentrate on cargo booking.
Policies and procedures for vehicle fleet management july 2010 2. Fleetplan cloud aviation fleet management for jets and helicopters a complete solution for your fleet operations. The fleet maintenance program consists of one fleet maintenance supervisor and three mechanic iii positions. Putting aside countries that prohibit aircraft that are more than 10 years old, any fleet manager or aircraft investor will want to stretch the economic life of an aircraft as far as possible. Airbus is the worlds leading aircraft manufacturer of passenger airliners, ranging in capacity from 100 to more.
Let uno aviation manage your investment and safety. Integrated airline fleet and crew robust planning citeseerx. Fmr 10234, motor vehicle management, subpart j federal fleet report, requires the utilization of a fleet management information system fmis at the. The aircraft fleet maintenance plays the most important role to guarantee the safety and reliability of the fleet. A variety of new developments in the field of maintenance and repair technologies permit them to be optimally supported between scheduled shop visits. For the purpose of this document it will cover vehicles involved in the movement of goods. Aviation management unit 916 56333 headquarters 916. Airbus and ibm to help aircraft operators optimize fleet. The aircraft maintenance program and its importance on continuing airworthiness management vitor monteiro correia instituto superior tecnico abstract in air transport, besides safety, the economical aspect of operation is the other base element for the success of the aviation industry. Although commonly associated with delivery cars and trucks, the boating industry uses fleet management technology as well. Fleet managers should be able to view common routes that their vehicles take and identify alternate routes or travel schedules for decreasing idle times and avoiding heavy. All aircraft of the same type have the same cockpit con.
The delivery or redelivery of an aircraft is a complex process. We provide aircraft fleet management, including onsite engineering support at customers request at the customer locations, or managed at one of the ats locations. The global aviation industrys worldwide fleet is slated to expand by 42% in the next 10 years, according to a fleet and maintenance forecast. Airline fleet magazine issue 94 by afm magazine issuu. In the optimization of the supply of aircraft in fleet management, how the. An optimization model for aircraft maintenance scheduling and. Aircraft age, and when they do, the components degrade. Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer whose customer focus, commercial knowhow, technological leadership and manufacturing efficiency have propelled it to the forefront of the aviation and air. You focus on where you want to go and when you want to be there and we focus on getting you and your team there safely and efficiently with a smile. Understanding aircraft production impact on fleet management aircraft production issues are straining airline attempts to assemble nextgeneration fleets. Airline fleet planning issues commercial aircraft categories and characteristics. Optimization model and algorithm design for airline fleet.
This paper presents a fleet management model for military aircraft that generates daily flying and maintenance allocations. The beginners guide to fleet management encore protection. We understand that owning an aircraft is a major investment that comes with considerable responsibilities. Cargo aircraft management news contact cargo aircraft management cam specializes in providing aircraft leasing programs tailored to the individual needs of its customers, drawing from its growing fleet of costefficient 767200300, and 757200 freighter aircraft. An optimal aircraft fleet management decision model under. The aircraft maintenance program and its importance on. Military aircraft fleet management mixed integerlinear programming scheduled maintenance scheduling introduction managing a fleet of aircraft is a difficult task. Sep 26, 2018 as far as an airline is concerned, fleet is the number of airplanes ownedoperated by the respective airline. When answering the whenquestion the airline will take into account the development of. A certain model of aircraft, such as boeings b767300.
The smarter fleet solutions bring together airbus aircraft manufacturer expertise with ibms expertise in managing bigdata, advanced analytics and asset optimization needed in todays commercial aircraft operations. Integrated management manual of the lufthansa technik. An optimization model for aircraft maintenance scheduling and re. Route development is suffering and cost structures are shifting. Aircraft ownership can provide the ultimate in privacy, productivity, and time savings. For a smooth transition, all aspects must be planned well in advance and efficiently controlled. Managing a fleet of military aircraft is arguably even more difficult. Shipping fleet management contracts are normally given to fleet management companies that handle aspects like crewing, maintenance, and daytoday operations. Fleet management and consultancy the modern aircraft engine is an immensely intricate and complex system. From crewing and maintenance to flight operations and regulatory compliance, aircraft management.
Fleet management determines the optimal number of airc raft needed by an airline to maintain a targeted level ofservicewhilemaximizingitspro. Each aircraft type has different technical performance characteristics e. British airways fleet air canada fleet fleet management includes activities like fleet maintenance, leasing, acquiring, selling, financin. Our unique hybrid airworthiness model allows aircraft to undergo airworthiness to both civil and military standards. However, having to manage an aircraft can quickly reverse many of the benefits. By looking at the fleet prior to actual shop visits, a fleet management plan can be put in place to space out the. The maintenance checks on aircraft are to be scheduled based on the. Optimal policies for aircraft fleet management in the. December 6, 2006 maintenance manual fleet management 41. Maintaining complex systems such as aircraft fleets, rail systems, and production facilities can often exceed the cost of research, development, and production 4. When you select solairus aviation to support the operation of your aircraft, you gain a full range of services focused on safety, service and savings. Explanation this handbook defines management s responsibility for fleet management.
Enterprise fleet management concept with current fleet management processes, 16 c17s will reach their service life by the mid 2040s, with the remainder of the fleet following by 2050 and beyond initial focus of the efm concept builds on current fleet management practices, utilizing all 222 c17 aircraft. Explanation this handbook defines managements responsibility for fleet management and prescribes procedures to attain maximum efficiency. Intelligent fleet management introduction managing a fleet of vehicles is a challenging task, especially with rising fuel and maintenance costs, concerns about driver and passenger safety, and the need to deliver excellent customer service. The majority of the industrys fleet expansion will be driven by narrowbody jets such as the boeing 737 max and the. Management by lot number and shelf life support for multiple business models control multiple defense activity fleet inventories using assetpart ownership uas fleet gray eagle, shadow, raven, lemv, etc. Airline fleet composition fleet composition is critical longterm strategic decision for an airline. Since 1997, aviation intertec services has led the aviation maintenance tracking software industry in providing clients with highly functional, costeffective information and works management systems that support people involved in aircraft operations and maintenance worldwide. Fleet composition is critical longterm strategic decision for an airline. Uno aviation is ready, willing, and able to serve you with a customized, turnkey fleet management solution. It describes the number of aircraft of the same type, the same aircraft family or the same manufacturer in a fleet.
Ats fleet services can provide technical solutions for your entire fleet. A standard systemsdevelopment methodology hasbeen app lied to depict the supply chain in the aircraft. Fleet management is not simply about operating the equipment and keeping it fixed. Afds diverse fleet is separately maintained by the fire department. Commercial, digital logbooks, scheduling, digitized manuals, aviation manuals. Fleet management is the function that oversees, coordinates and facilitates various transport and transport related activities. Aircraft maintenance routing and crew scheduling are two concurrent procedures both working on decomposed schedules of separate fleets. Publicly traded aircraft lessors fleet age cit has the youngest fleet amongst the publicly traded lessors.
Maintenance, repair and overhaul mro fundamentals and. When aircraft fail to operate as designed, they place additional workload on the flight crew and may require emergency landing. A small aircraft is an aircraft with capacity of 50 to 100 seats, while a medium size aircraft. Mtus experts help guarantee optimum availability and efficiency and low cost of operation. They become more susceptible to wearout and random failures reducing the aircraft availability.
Each month, our fleet management team will provide financial reports for each aircraft. Fleet management is very wide in scope and includes the full circle of justification, specification, acquisition, assignment, scheduling, utilization and disposal. Fleet managers should be able to view common routes that their vehicles take and identify alternate routes or travel schedules for decreasing idle times and avoiding heavy traffic patterns. Sgi has a track record of successfully managing redeliveries for a wide range of aircraft. Material transmitted this replaces handbook po701, fleet management, dated january 4, 1988.