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Airline Flight Schedule Planning with Network Optimization

Rajabi, Hossein | 2011

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  1. Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
  2. Language: Farsi
  3. Document No: 42237 (45)
  4. University: Sharif University of Technology
  5. Department: Aerospace Engineering
  6. Advisor(s): Malaek, Mohammad Bagher
  7. Abstract:
  8. Airline scheduling is a dynamic process in nature such that it changes not only during one year period but also in smaller intervals due to the economic, political, religious, and social factors. Basically, airlines schedule planners through using mathematical models decide which flights are to be served in what periods of time and at what costs. This has to be done considering a set of constraints of different nature, from airspace and airport congestion up to climatic conditions or even crews working conditions. Such a complex problem requires different methods for an efficient solution. In this study by using network optimization method and applying different operational constraints on the modeled graph of an airline network, the shortest path algorithm is implemented in such a way that concerning the developed weight function, the optimized route between every origin-destination pairs is derived. This approach gives an opportunity to airlines’ schedulers to be prepared for complex and even emergency situations by having alternate routes. It also paves the way for airline managers to decide how to expand their market by adding new aircraft to their fleet. The effectiveness of the approach has been investigated with the help of actual data for a national Iranian airline.
  9. Keywords:
  10. Fleet Assignment ; Airline Scheduling ; Network Optimization ; Shortest Path

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