From Full Freighters to Belly Cargo Aircraft: Stochastic Analysis of Alternatives for Freight at Schiphol Airport

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Abstract

KLM has revealed the plan to downsize the full-freight cargo fleet in Schiphol Airport, for that reason the company requires to explore the consequences of moving the cargo transported by the full freighters into the bellies of the passenger flights. In this study, the authors analyze the implications of this decision by considering the variability of the load factors and the impact that replacing old aircraft might have. The study addresses how the transition towards the belly operation should impact the current operation of KLM at Schiphol. Our study show that the replacement of old aircraft with new 787s and 777s will have significant effect on the cargo capacity of the company. The results rise the discussion on future problems to be faced and how to make the transition from full freighter to belly operation.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages15
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2018
EventThe 22nd Air Transport Research Society World Conference - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 2 Jul 20185 Jul 2018

Conference

ConferenceThe 22nd Air Transport Research Society World Conference
Abbreviated titleATRS World Conference
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period2/07/185/07/18

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