Modeling the effect of night time penalties on commercial and business flights for regional airport noise and economics: Rotterdam Airport case study

Noise is one of the main concerns of airports around the world. Several measures have been taken by regulators to reduce noise at airports. Some of these measures are meant to control noise at major or busy airports; however, certain operational restrictions (quota, curfew, and budget) are also implemented throughout the whole country regardless...

Intelligent assembly time analysis, using a digital knowledge based approach

The implementation of effective time analysis methods fast and accurately in the era of digital manufacturing has become a significant challenge for aerospace manufacturers hoping to build and maintain a competitive advantage. This paper proposes a structure oriented, knowledge-based approach for intelligent time analysis of aircraft assembly...

Aviation and the environment, rating airlines on their co2 efficiency

The aviation industry contributes about 2% to the total global manmade CO2 emissions, which is seen as the main (manmade) greenhouse gas inducing climate change. This paper focuses on the design of a CO2 rating system which makes it possible to make a fair comparison of the environmental performance of airlines with respect to CO2 on the basis...

A KBE genetic-causal cost modelling methodology for manufacturing cost contingency management

The paper provides validated evidence of a robust methodology for the management of lean manufacturing cost contingency, with a particular focus on contingency regarding recurring work content. A truly concurrent engineering process is established by capturing a range of knowledge from the design, manufacturing and procurement functional areas,...

A seven-factor procedural analysis of safety culture Known measurement - a case study at KLM E&M