What is Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM)
A-CDM is the foundation for the use of better data and aviation technology to provide smooth airline and airport operations and detect the external factors that may presently have an impact on punctuality. Airport CDM (A-CDM) offers an environment for all partners working together where they make decisions based on more accurate and reliable data, which has the same meaning for every stakeholder involved in the process.
The most popular version of A-CDM is the European version, interfacing with Eurocontrol. Airport Collaborative Decision Making is now globally recognized. A-CDM is fully implemented in more than 30 airports across Europe.
Who Are Main Airport Collaborative Decision-Making Partners?
The decision-making process among A-CDM Partners is facilitated by the sharing of accurate and timely information and by adapted procedures, mechanisms, and tools. The main A-CDM Partners are listed below:
The Airport Operator
Aircraft Operators
Ground Handlers
De-icing Companies
The Air Navigation Service Provider (ATC)
The Network Manager
Support Services (Police, Customs and Immigration, etc)
Benefits of Airport Collaborative Decision-Making (A-CDM)
Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) basically offers an effective use of resources and enhanced event punctuality for aviation stakeholders. In other words, each partner receives the right information that is significant for itself at the right time.
Implementation of A-CDM allows each A-CDM partner to optimize their decisions in collaboration with other partners, knowing their preferences and constraints and the actual and predicted situation.