De-icing Operations Analysis of CDM Airport, Case Study: Helsinki Airport
Tunkkari, Aki; Andreou, Thomas (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023112431457
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023112431457
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The aim of this study is to delve into the details and challenges of de-icing operations at Helsinki Airport, drawing on the authors' first-hand experience of working for an airline and as a de-icing and apron supervisor. The main objective is not to reinvent the whole process, but to understand, streamline and improve the ways that already exist.
The theoretical framework, which is largely based on guidelines from aviation authorities, published studies on the subject and local practices, focuses on aviation safety and de-icing at Helsinki Airport. As a methodology, the study uses a qualitative approach and thematic interviews with the aim of revealing the operational bottlenecks at Helsinki Airport and providing unique in-sights into the operational perspective and its stakeholders. The research was conducted in November 2023.
The findings show that challenges are experienced in many different ways, depending on the perspective from which the process is viewed. The results also show a number of similarities that are commonly experienced between different actors, such as environmental issues and efficiency improvements.
In conclusion, the study suggests that this is a challenging and evolving area of research, which requires constant review in a changing operational environment. Megatrends such as environmental issues, economic issues and technological advances are driving operations and their examination at a practical level.
The theoretical framework, which is largely based on guidelines from aviation authorities, published studies on the subject and local practices, focuses on aviation safety and de-icing at Helsinki Airport. As a methodology, the study uses a qualitative approach and thematic interviews with the aim of revealing the operational bottlenecks at Helsinki Airport and providing unique in-sights into the operational perspective and its stakeholders. The research was conducted in November 2023.
The findings show that challenges are experienced in many different ways, depending on the perspective from which the process is viewed. The results also show a number of similarities that are commonly experienced between different actors, such as environmental issues and efficiency improvements.
In conclusion, the study suggests that this is a challenging and evolving area of research, which requires constant review in a changing operational environment. Megatrends such as environmental issues, economic issues and technological advances are driving operations and their examination at a practical level.