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11/28/2023 | Jan Uphues

AI Taking Flight in Aviation

The use of AI in aviation is growing. AI's prowess in analyzing vast data fosters informed decision-making for more cost-effective, and sustainable operations.

10/05/2023 | Jan Uphues

Helsinki – Aviation Software Capital for Two Days

This year´s INFORM Airline Forum was celebrated in the Finnish capital. The event was co-hosted by Finnair, commemorating a long-lasting business partnership.

08/24/2023 | Jan Uphues

Greater Advancements for Sustainability in Aviation

Aviation is fully committed to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero. Efforts include the use of SAF and embracing AI-driven data to improve operations.

07/06/2023 | Jan Uphues

Tackling the Aviation Staff Shortages

Aviation staff shortages are a significant challenge. Understanding the market dynamics at play is important to define the strategies to address them.

05/23/2023 | Jan Uphues

Addressing Aviation’s Major Challenges with Aviation Planning Services

“An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.” This quote from D. Carnegie, says it all. Good planning is key to address the challenges and remain competitive.

03/28/2023 | Jan Uphues

Tackling the Airport Baggage Handling Problem of Lost or Mishandled Pieces

Nothing is more frustrating for airline passengers than having their baggage lost or mishandled. There are several reasons for this common occurrence.

01/10/2023 | Jan Uphues

What Lies Ahead for the Aviation Industry in 2023?

Last year, we witnessed a notable rebound in aviation. In North America and Europe, passenger demand increased steadily. What trends might shape the industry in 2023?

10/27/2022 | Jan Uphues

User Conference 2022 – A Deep Bow to Seattle

More than 100 customers from all over the world gathered at the Bell Harbor Conference Center on the waterfront September 14 and 15, 2022.

07/19/2022 | Jan Uphues

Resource Management System in Aviation – Addressing Today’s Industry Challenges

Given the myriad of challenges facing airlines, airports and ground handlers today, managing their resources is especially important. Being operational ready in the face of staff shortages, flight irregularities, adverse weather conditions and other unexpected contingencies requires effective resource planning, scheduling, operations and analysis.

05/31/2022 | Jan Uphues

As E-learning in Aviation Takes Off, INFORM Launches Its GroundStar Academy

Before the pandemic, it is estimated by the Air Transport Action Group in conjunction with Oxford Economics that there were 87.7 million jobs supported worldwide within the aviation and related tourism industries.

04/22/2022 | Jan Uphues

Autonomous Vehicles at Airports – how the Industry benefits

The global rise of autonomous vehicles at airports is reshaping operations. From enhancing ground handling to bolstering security, the benefits are manifold.

02/15/2022 | Jan Uphues

5 Aviation Trends to Watch for in 2022

After the pandemic, several contingencies still require management. Amidst this, certain aviation trends may take center stage in 2022. Here's a glimpse of some of them.

11/23/2021 | Jan Uphues

Optimization Software to Address low Airport Staffing Level

Airports have been experiencing workforce challenges for some time now. Airport staffing, from Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff, mechanics and maintenance workers, to concessionaire workers, hiring and retaining personnel has been an ongoing problem.

10/06/2021 | Jan Uphues

Shaping the Future: Digital GroundStar User Forum 2021

What a show! This year's Digital GroundStar User Forum presented a benchmark of what many events of the future could look like. It started at the end of September: Three days of events, 12 hours of a thematically broad agenda, and additional interaction opportunities.

08/05/2021 | Jan Uphues

Airport of the Future – Six Key Features

The pandemic had a devastating effect on the global air transport industry and all its components. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projected airlines losses of $84.3 billion in 2020 (a net profit margin of -20.1%).

06/08/2021 | Jan Uphues

With Summer Travel Increasing, Airport Slot Flexibility a Hot Topic

When the pandemic grounded flights, airline slot waivers were issued. Under normal conditions, airlines must adhere to the 80/20 rule which requires them to use their slots at congested airports 80% of the time in order to retain the slots.

01/29/2021 | Jan Uphues

Can AI in Aviation help to save Money?

Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aviation still one of the aviation industry's greatest hopes? While most companies are still operating in a survival mode, plans are nevertheless being made for the future. However, the plans have changed massively in the past few months.

12/15/2020 | Jan Uphues

What do we need for a steep Aviation 2021 Comeback?

Merry Christmas and a happy new year 2021 everyone! Including me. We need a happy 2021, or let’s say, a lucky 2021 after this year. It leaves many of us somewhat exhausted and helpless after this huge amount of uncertainties, defeats, hoping and wishing.

11/24/2020 | Jan Uphues

Good News for Aviation!

The year 2020 obviously is working hard to improve its weak performance, albeit having reached the home stretch. At least for the German aviation industry, two major good news developments have occurred within just one week.

10/27/2020 | Jan Uphues

Why IrOps is still relevant during Corona

A traditional “Irregular Operations” (IrOps) is obviously a thing of the past, far into the future. Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine what an IrOps actually meant and what consequences it had. IrOps didn’t just mean a delay of any flight or a broken baggage transporter for which a replacement could be quickly found.

09/29/2020 | Jan Uphues

Digital GroundStar User Forum – An Event to Remember

It’s been a more that eventful year so far, despite the fact that there have been a lot of event cancellations and postponements. Our popular User Conference was also affected and needed to be rescheduled for the end of September 2021.

08/19/2020 | Jan Uphues

How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Restarting Aviation

During the pandemic peak, it was just a matter of survival. All airlines, airports and ground handlers had to make decisions and implement them promptly. The shock waves are over now. Despite the resurgence in infection numbers worldwide, the industry has restarted and trying to get things going again as well as possible.

07/30/2020 | Jan Uphues

Flight Cancellations – An inevitable Recovery Side Effect?

The summer season is in high gear. Aircraft, hotels, beaches and cruise ships are packed and all capacities are at their limits. All airport staff is still trying to squeeze the last bit of efficiency out of the available resources to avoid flight cancellations.

06/23/2020 | Jan Uphues

The New Normal in Aviation

If you want to fly to Europe for your vacation in the next days and weeks, you probably need a thick skin. The conditions imposed by the authorities addressing airport operations will cause delays, long queues, and increased costs.