Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) is one of the most powerful tools for improving airport efficiency. Yet it remains underutilized across African airports.
What is A-CDM?
A-CDM is a process that brings together all airport stakeholders — airlines, ground handlers, air traffic control, and airport operators — to share information and make collaborative decisions.
The goal: optimize the use of resources and reduce delays through better coordination.
The Key Milestones
A-CDM focuses on several key milestones in the aircraft turnaround process:
- EOBT — Estimated Off-Block Time
- TOBT — Target Off-Block Time
- TSAT — Target Start-Up Approval Time
- TTOT — Target Take-Off Time
- ELDT — Estimated Landing Time
By tracking and sharing these milestones across all stakeholders, airports can significantly reduce delays.
The Impact
Studies show A-CDM implementation leads to:
- 15-20% improvement in on-time performance
- 10-15% reduction in taxi times
- Reduced fuel burn and emissions
- Better passenger experience
AfriGates A-CDM Implementation
AfriGates includes A-CDM capabilities as part of our Operations module:
- Real-time milestone tracking
- Automated alerts for delays
- Integration with ATC systems
- Dashboard views for all stakeholders
- Historical analysis for process improvement
A-CDM isn't just for major European hubs. It's essential for any airport that wants to operate efficiently.