Title: AIRCRAFT/AIRPORT COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS: 1981-1990 (GROUP 2)
Abstract: A number of key relationships and associated impacts were identified. With four-fold increase in air service demand likely by 2010 and with the airport system deing pretty much in place, it became apparent to the group that many more major airports will become congested, even given that there will be capacity fixes during the first and second decades. In addition to the projected larger aircraft in the system by that time, the growth in commuter traffic, RTOL, VTOL and general aviation aircraft will require a significantly better airways and airport system by 2010. Thus, the group identified, after some lengthy but informative discussion, four necessary conditions for the 2001-2010 time frame. First, maximum utilization of the airspace is essential. If the traffic flow system between the airports cannot handle the expected volume then the congestion problem at the airports is not likely to happen. Neither will supply meet demand at a desired point. Second, maximum utilization of existing airports is essential. Airport capacity must be balanced with the more automated, flexible airways system of the future. Third, there must be an increase in the development and utlilization of additional airports, particularly reliever airports. And fourth, ground side passenger handling and access systems must be of significantly greater capacity: particularly surface transportation. (Author)
Publication Year: 1982
Publication Date: 1982-08-01
Language: en
Type: article
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