Airport management
AODB and the movement-to-revenue management cycle
The Auter framework
Operational foundation
Centralize the events and records needed by the airport operation.
Connected cycle
Carry movement data into services, billing and performance views.
Management context
Give operations, finance and leadership the view required by each role.
Frequently asked questions
Which operational information does an AODB centralize?
An AODB centralizes flight information, schedules, movements, resources and events required to coordinate airport operations. The operational foundation organizes flight events and makes them available to services, billing and KPIs without removing the specific responsibilities of each airport area. The final design must reflect the context, responsibilities and specific criteria of each individual airport operation.
How does an AODB relate to airport billing systems?
An AODB provides structured operational records; billing uses applicable events and attributes to process tariff rules and services. The operational foundation organizes flight events and makes them available to services, billing and KPIs without removing the specific responsibilities of each airport area. The final design must reflect the context, responsibilities and specific criteria of each individual airport operation.
Does an AODB replace every airport system?
An AODB does not necessarily replace every system; it organizes operational data and integrates processes according to the architecture defined by the airport. The operational foundation organizes flight events and makes them available to services, billing and KPIs without removing the specific responsibilities of each airport area. The final design must reflect the context, responsibilities and specific criteria of each individual airport operation.
How is AODB data quality controlled?
Quality depends on defined fields, validation, identified sources, change history and clear responsibility for updating operational events. The operational foundation organizes flight events and makes them available to services, billing and KPIs without removing the specific responsibilities of each airport area. The final design must reflect the context, responsibilities and specific criteria of each individual airport operation.
Who uses the information consolidated in an AODB?
Operations, apron, passenger service, billing and management use different views of consolidated information according to their responsibilities and permissions. The operational foundation organizes flight events and makes them available to services, billing and KPIs without removing the specific responsibilities of each airport area. The final design must reflect the context, responsibilities and specific criteria of each individual airport operation.