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 shows 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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports (IFSPA) 2019 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Beyond Breakthroughs, Above Excellence |
| Editors | Prof. Chin-Shan Lu, Dr T. L. Yip, Dr Dong Yang |
| Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
| Publisher | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Pages | 186-195 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789887408406 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | International Forum on Shipping, Ports, and Airports : Beyond Breakthroughs, Above Excellence - Hong Kong, China Duration: 20 May 2019 → 24 May 2019 |
Conference
| Conference | International Forum on Shipping, Ports, and Airports |
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| Abbreviated title | IFSPA 2019 |
| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Period | 20/05/19 → 24/05/19 |