Airport Systems

Analytical Report on Airport Operations Perspective























Contents

1.0 Executive Summary. 3
2.0     Introduction……………………………………………………………………………...3
  2.1       Airport Management   Information System (AIMS) and Gate Flow Management
            System Software (GFMS)…………………………………………………………….4          
  2.2       Arrival Process …………………………………………….........................................4
  2.3       Departure Process……………………………………………………………………..5
  2.4       Safety in the Apron …………………………………………………………………..5
  2.5       Managing Airport Terminal Service Contractors …………………………………….5
  2.6       Surveillance…………………………………………………………………………..6
  2.7       Planning Process……………………………………………………………………...6  
  2.8       Staff Briefing…………………………………………………………………………6
3.0     Conclusions……………………………………………………………………………...7
4.0     References……………………………………………………………………………….8
   

   
                                                                                                                                                                         


















1.0 Executive Summary
Chicago O’Hare international airport is the most frequently used port of entry and departure for international flights in United States of America. Airports are important on a local, regional, national, and global basis because they provide an essential role in the movement of passengers and cargo, facilitate commerce and national defence, and link communities with one another. As globalization continues, the competitiveness of national economies and industries increasingly depends on airports and aviation infrastructure.As a result the report will contain information pertaining to airport operations and how the management handles different aspects of airport operations in such a busy and efficiency requiring airport.
The managers are a vital asset to airport operations and are pivotal to the overall success of running the airport...