AbstractsTransportation

KLM and Schiphol Group have requested an investigation into the impact of EGTS on the entire airport operations. Previous research into this technology has shown that the potential benefits for airlines, airports and society are decreased noise and emissions, fuel savings, and autonomous pushback possibilities that allow for greater versatility on the apron area. Drawbacks of the technology at this point, however, are the fact that the maximum speed of the aircraft is limited while utilizing EGTS, possibly impacting other airport traffic and even leading to taxiway congestion. Taking this problem statement as a starting point, this research is aimed at generating an impact study into the effects of EGTS on the airport operations with all the key stakeholders. In order to achieve this, the traffic situation at Schiphol airport is simulated in scenarios with and without EGTS traffic, results are compared and verified, and stakeholder discussions are subsequently held to validate the results. The main research aim is to provide Schiphol and KLM with a tangible tool that translates the concerns and interests of the main stakeholders into a value model, that can aid them in their further decision making process regarding the implementation of EGTS.