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Jun 3, 2025 // Jan Uphues

Labor Shortage Woes: How Smart Software Helps Airports and Airlines at Peak Season

Labor shortages are increasingly affecting the aviation industry, especially during peak seasons. Our latest blog post shows how smart software can help overcome these challenges.

Jun 3, 2025 // Dr. Wolfgang Vermöhlen

Shaping the Future of Planning Staff: Highlights from our Latest Product Exchange

Curious about the latest GroundStar (GS) Planning Product Exchange? Discover key takeaways and what’s coming next from Product Manager Wolfgang Vermöhlen.

Mar 11, 2025 // Jan Uphues

Aviation Technology: Five AI Software Applications with the Most Value for Ground Handlers

The aviation industry is undergoing a major transformation, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a crucial role. Read here about the AI software applications that create the most value.

Dec 19, 2024 // Jan Uphues

A Sort of Homecoming: GroundStar User Conference back in Aachen

After a 12-year hiatus, the beautiful city of Aachen set the stage for the 12th GroundStar User Conference, held from December 11–13. Read the event highlights here.

Nov 5, 2024 // Dr. Paul Flachskampf

The 5 Key Challenges Australian Regional Airports are Facing

Ahead of the AAA National Conference in Brisbane, we share strategies for Australian regional airports to optimise resources and enhance resilience, helping them continue to connect communities.

Oct 22, 2024 // Dr. Wolfgang Vermöhlen

Wrapping Up Successful Exchanges with Our Planning Software Users

The GS Planning Product Exchange offers a platform for GroundStar planning software users to connect and share insights. Here the highlights from the latest session.

Oct 9, 2024 // Jan Uphues

Tackling Challenges in the Airline Industry in a very 'INFORMish' Webinar

Get an exclusive look at what happened behind the scenes before our webinar 'Smaller Stations, Big Impact: Optimizing Airline Operations' went live.

Aug 6, 2024 // Jan Uphues

Overcoming Challenges in Small to Medium-Size Airline Operations with Innovative Software Solutions

In the ever-evolving aviation industry, small to medium-size operations face unique challenges. Discover the innovative solutions that help address them.

May 16, 2024 // Jan Uphues

EASA’s Ground Handling Regulation Seeks to Drive Safety, Cybersecurity and Standardized Operations

In a move well-received by the industry, EASA has issued its first proposal for a Ground Handling Regulation aimed at streamlining operations across EU airports.

Mar 5, 2024 // Jan Uphues

Reducing the Costs of Flight Data Inaccuracies

Want to blame something for flight delays, missed passenger and baggage connections, and safety hazards? Don't overlook the impact of flight data inaccuracies!

Nov 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.

Oct 5, 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.

Aug 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.

Jul 6, 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.

May 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.

Mar 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.

Jan 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?

Oct 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.

Jul 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.

May 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.

Apr 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.

Feb 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.

Nov 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.

Oct 6, 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.