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Fraport to Deploy FlightAware Predictive Technology at Frankfurt Airport

German transport company Fraport AG has announced that its Frankfurt Airport operation will begin using real-time predictive runway arrival times via technology provided by aviation software company FlightAware.

The so called ‘ELDTs’ (Estimated Landing Times) are delivered as an additional data source by FlightAware with the aim of optimising airport operations.

“FlightAware’s innovative predictive technology will take Fraport’s operational excellence to the next level,” said Dr. Pierre Dominique Prümm, Fraport AG’s executive board member for aviation and infrastructure.

“We are gaining a powerful real-time tool for advancing our Frankfurt Airport operations – benefitting both our airlines and passengers. Ultimately, we are reinforcing our commitment to ensure all passengers have a ‘good trip’ via Frankfurt Airport.”

FlightAware’s ELDTs are optimized by machine-learning models which are based on statistical analysis of flight tracks and are capable of identifying the key influencing factors determining the prediction of flight events in real-time.

“Traditionally, our data has been used to understand past or present events. Fraport’s use of our ELDTs is an important step for us and demonstrates our ability to predict future events,” said Daniel Baker, FlightAware Founder and CEO.

“This will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the more than 70 million passengers traveling through Frankfurt Airport each year.”

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