Unleashing the potential of operations research in air transport: A review of applications, methods, and challenges

IF 3.9 2区 工程技术 Q2 TRANSPORTATION
Sebastian Wandelt , Andrea Signori , Shuming Chang , Shuang Wang , Zhuoming Du , Xiaoqian Sun
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Operations research (OR) has been applied in air transportation since the post-war period, starting from relatively simple static models and classical linear optimization techniques. Recent advancements in operations research, computational intelligence, and data management have significantly transformed the landscape of OR applications, addressing the growing complexity and demands of the modern aviation industry. This study explores the latest developments of OR applications within air transportation, focusing on key areas such as airline management, airport management, and air traffic management. We delve into the integration of big data, artificial intelligence and sustainability aspects, which has enabled unprecedented precision in, e.g., flight scheduling, air traffic control, and predictive maintenance. The adoption of modern heuristics based on machine learning algorithms and advanced solution techniques has facilitated to solve an increasingly larger and more complex set of mathematical models for improved resource allocation. This paper also highlights the shift towards holistic and integrated OR models that encompass the entire air transportation ecosystem, from airline operations to airport management. By analyzing these recent developments, we underscore the critical role of OR in driving efficiency, safety, and sustainability in air transportation, offering insights into future trends and potential research directions in this rapidly evolving field.
释放航空运输运筹学的潜力:应用、方法和挑战综述
运筹学(OR)自战后开始应用于航空运输,从相对简单的静态模型和经典的线性优化技术开始。运筹学、计算智能和数据管理方面的最新进展显著地改变了OR应用的格局,解决了现代航空业日益增长的复杂性和需求。本研究探讨了航空运输中OR应用的最新发展,重点关注航空公司管理、机场管理和空中交通管理等关键领域。我们深入研究了大数据、人工智能和可持续性方面的整合,从而在航班调度、空中交通管制和预测性维护等方面实现了前所未有的精确度。采用基于机器学习算法和先进求解技术的现代启发式方法,有助于解决越来越大、越来越复杂的数学模型集,以改善资源分配。本文还强调了向涵盖整个航空运输生态系统(从航空公司运营到机场管理)的整体和综合OR模型的转变。通过对这些最新发展的分析,我们强调了航空运输在提高效率、安全性和可持续性方面的关键作用,并对这一快速发展领域的未来趋势和潜在研究方向提出了见解。
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Air Transport Management (JATM) sets out to address, through high quality research articles and authoritative commentary, the major economic, management and policy issues facing the air transport industry today. It offers practitioners and academics an international and dynamic forum for analysis and discussion of these issues, linking research and practice and stimulating interaction between the two. The refereed papers in the journal cover all the major sectors of the industry (airlines, airports, air traffic management) as well as related areas such as tourism management and logistics. Papers are blind reviewed, normally by two referees, chosen for their specialist knowledge. The journal provides independent, original and rigorous analysis in the areas of: • Policy, regulation and law • Strategy • Operations • Marketing • Economics and finance • Sustainability
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