AODB - Airport Management Systems
PDC AODB
Cover all aspects of your airport operations with PDC AODB. To achieve this, implement an airport operational database designed for dataflow automation. In this way, automated dataflows minimise manual input and ensure a high level of data quality, which in turn increases efficiency and allows your employees to focus on value-driving tasks.
Furthermore, PDC AODB serves as the backbone of your airport operations, creating a single source of truth with high-quality data that is entered only once and then carried throughout the entire system.
See PDC AODB in action
PDC AODB supports a smooth flow of information between systems, departments and stakeholders.
See how the user-friendly interface supports coordinated workflows, reliable data handling and informed decision-making in daily airport operations.
Why Select PDC AODB?
PDC AODB serves as the central repository for all airport information, thereby driving efficient airport operations.
In addition, it provides stakeholders with accurate and timely flight data, enabling better decision-making and optimising overall airport performance.
Furthermore, using a common data source in a shared AODB reduces duplicate data maintenance. It also eliminates the need for manual updates across multiple airports. As a result, a single source of operational information improves data quality, consistency, and efficiency. It also reduces maintenance costs and supports more reliable airport and airline operations.
“PDC delivered the system in just 2 months from order to our deployment. We have now been using it for many years and the system fully meets our expectations.”
Haugesund Airport
How does PDC AODB differentiate?
PDC Airport Operations Database (AODB) is hugely beneficial as it integrates seamlessly with PDC SCORE, the Airport Slot Coordination software – used most widely around the world.
The PDC AODB will give you a complete overview of all data on aircraft and passengers arriving or departing from your airport. Directly from the AODB you can allocate stand and gate.
What are the key challenges of operating an airport without an AODB?
Data silos and fragmentation
Without an AODB, information may be spread across various systems and departments. Potential leading to inconsistencies and difficulties in accessing real-time data.
Ineffective resource allocation
We have seen airports without AODB struggles to allocate resources efficiently, such as gates, runways, and ground services. Can possibly lead to congestion, delays, and an inability to respond effectively to changing operational needs.
Flight delay management
Managing delays without a centralised AODB you might already have seen can hamper effective communication and coordination among both internal and external stakeholders.
Limited performance monitoring
With an AODB, it allows you to track and analysing operational performance metrics. Without this, you may struggle to monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) hindering efforts to improve efficiency and service quality.
Increased operational costs
Inefficiencies caused by lack of organised data can result in higher operational costs and resource wastage, as rework and delays accumulate.
Regulatory compliance issues
As you must adhere to various regulations and standards, maintaining compliance can be more complex without an AODB. Especially as necessary data for reporting and auditing may not be easily accessible.
Emergency response difficulties
Having real-time data is critical during potential emergencies. A lack of centralised operational data can slow down response times and hinder effective communication between airport emergency services and other essential stakeholders.
Integration with 3rd party systems
Like many other airports, you might often rely on various third-party systems for operations such as baggage handling and passenger flow management. Without an AODB, integrating these systems can be cumbersome and lead to discrepancies in data.
How to operate multiple airports?
PDC’s Airport Operational Database is designed to manage airport operations in multi-airport mode, serving independent airports or a family of airports. The multi-airport solution provides a cost-effective way for airport operators to centralize and automate the operations of multiple airports.
Instant exchange of information among stakeholders
Use PDC AODB in real time with integrations to your other airport vital systems like Slot Coordination, AIMS, BHS, Docking, FIDS and AFIS systems. Thereby, you get instant exchange of information between the different systems to benefit all stakeholders of your airport operations.
Collect information manually or retrieve it automatically through the switchboard of the PDC AODB exchanged between all stakeholders.
A cost-effective solution for airports up to 30 million pax a year
PDC AODB is designed for small to medium-sized airports to ensure a fast and trouble-free implementation down to just a couple of weeks.
As a small or medium-sized airport, you can get a cost-effective cloud solution with simple deployment and operations.
The system can also be installed on site for airports that have in-house capacity to host and manage. Whatever you choose, you can rely on PDC’s expert knowledge and experience within airport systems to assist you with the implementation and subsequent support.
Optimise stand and gates directly in the AODB
Running an airport with no need for a specific solution for stand and gate allocation?
With the PDC AODB, we have made it possible for you to handle stand and gate allocation in a simple way directly from the AODB. Giving you the same opportunities for optimisation of your daily operation without the need for a complex and resource heavy solution.
What is delivered with PDC AODB?
Read about the main features and functions in PDC AODB.
User Group Meetings
Customers of the PDC AirportSuite are automatically part of the PDC Airport Community, which includes yearly user group meetings.
How it Works
The PDC AODB can work as a standalone solution integrating to all your other airport systems or you can combine it with any of our airport solutions.
Accelerated ”Go-Live”
We estimate 2-3 months to deployment, contingent on your internal resources.