Tim DonohueDec 7, 20215 minPlowing 650 acres? Spraying 1 million gallons of deicing fluid? Our winter operations explainer.While snow-lovers lament the late start to winter across much of the US, you'll find relief among at least one demographic: aviation...
Tim DonohueNov 17, 20217 minTBFM, TMI, GDP, GS, AFP, BOSOX, MIT, CTOP, ZNY? Unpacking the FAA's traffic management toolbox.This is the third explainer in a trio that makes up an air traffic 101 of sorts. If you haven't read the first two blogs, we'd encourage...
Tim DonohueNov 7, 20215 minHow does a reduction in airport capacity create delays?We'd left off at having explained what airport capacity is and how it varies. In our disruption outlooks, we've also referenced the...
Tim DonohueNov 1, 20214 minWhat does airport capacity mean? And what factors affect it?You can think of an airport's capacity as the supply of available landing or takeoff slots. A slot can only be used for a landing or...