Company insight
In control with airport telematics
Pressure to run an efficient, profitable, safe and sustainable airport is greater than ever. Managers need timely information organised in a way that makes it actionable, and they need it wherever they are via laptop or mobile device. Fortunately, equipment monitoring technology and wireless communication has progressed to the point that it is possible for managers to receive data that truly helps them stay in control. The iOPS technology from JBT AeroTech is a big part of this telematics information revolution.
elematics goes beyond simple equipment monitoring, rather it is a tool to efficiently manage airport assets and operations. Key aspects of advanced telematics include: ■
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Data collection: Monitoring equipment, such as boarding bridges, chillers, bag systems, mobile ground support equipment and conditioned air units as a whole and with deeper dives to critical sub-components like compressors, limit switches, fuel levels, and operator activities.
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Information generation: The expertise and sophistication to transform “data” into useful, actionable information. And doing it in real time.
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Dissemination: Getting information to the right people at the right time. Organising information into reports that are suitable for all types of users – from the ramp technician to the VP of customer experience and making those reports available on mobile devices as well as laptops.
Telematics help manage airport assets and operations. JBT AeroTech can identify operator errors and often correct them remotely.
performance, repair/replace decisions, and the like.
Real life examples JBT AeroTech is providing live, real-time information on more than 1,000 pieces of equipment with its iOPS telematic solution and it has been doing so for a
“Technicians can see the fault confronting the operator and talk them through the fix without any need to travel to the gate.”
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Video monitoring: Have eyes on operations through the high quality telematics system.
Trending: Long-term storage and organising of information to support the longer-term evaluation of assets and operational practices. Help managers evaluate assets, operational
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number of years. During that time, it has seen the benefits of monitoring telematics for JBT AeroTech customers. From the cab of the boarding bridge, we detected images of the auto-level arm not being deployed by the bridge operators. Not deploying the auto-level wheel can result in significant damage
to the aircraft door with repairs ranging from $100,000 to $1m depending on severity. It is an operator error that can be avoided with iOPS telematics. From a study done in Mexico City, we were able to help identify a serious waste of company money and a source of unnecessary air pollution. Certain types of ground support equipment were left idling for 3.5 to 5.0 hours per day. This amounts to roughly $10,000 year per vehicle in wasted fuel burn plus the unwanted carbon-based pollutants. JBT AeroTech can identify operator errors and often correct them remotely. This facilitates a prompt aircraft turn, which saves fuel, improves system-wide efficiencies, and enhances the publics travel experience. Often bridge operators will trip an over-travel fault or some other alarm on the boarding bridge. If unsure of what to do, the operator will call for maintenance, which results in delays at the gate and time wasting. Many times, these
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