Berlin Schoenefeld Airport becomes Eurocontrol A-CDM airport

Since May 1st Berlin Schoenefeld Airport is connected to the NMOC (Network Management Operations Centre) of Eurocontrol and is exchanging DPI (Departure Planning Information) messages in daily operation. After an intensive trial phase Airport CDM is now fully operational at Berlin Schoenefeld. All partners can familiarize themselves with the A-CDM procedures at the existing airport to allow establishing of A-CDM with the opening of the new BER airport.

An important component of the A-CDM solution at Schoenefeld Airport is the pre-departure sequencer darts PDS of delair that plans an optimal departure sequence based on a selected departure rate, thus generating TTOT (Target Take-Off Time) and TSAT (Target Start-Up Approval Time) as a pre-requisite of reliable DPI message generation,.

“Delair’s pre-departure sequencer generates reliable TTOT and TSAT and is supporting our A-CDM process in an optimal way. The clear displays give all relevant working positions an easy access to their specific information. A flexible analysis tool allow us to investigate the planning results. We now have the right platform to improve and harmonize our processes”, says Boris Breug, head of airport operations (BER).

Dietmar Dippe, managing director of delair, adds: “Since many years our CDM solutions are generating quantifiable benefits in air traffic operations but also in environmental protection. With the start of A-CDM at Berlin Schoenefeld Airport we are pleased supporting another airport with our tool and know-how.”