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A multi-objective nonlinear integer programming model for mixed runway operations within the TMAs

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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 July 2023

Z. Kaplan Open the ORCID record for Z. Kaplan [Opens in a new window] ,
C. Çetek Open the ORCID record for C. Çetek [Opens in a new window]  and
T. Saraç Open the ORCID record for T. Saraç [Opens in a new window]
Z. Kaplan*
Affiliation:
Air Traffic Control Department, Eskisehir Technical University, İki Eylül, 26555, Eskisehir, Turkey
C. Çetek
Affiliation:
Air Traffic Control Department, Eskisehir Technical University, İki Eylül, 26555, Eskisehir, Turkey
T. Saraç
Affiliation:
Industrial Engineering Department, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Meselik, 26480, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Corresponding author: Z. Kaplan; Email: zekeriyakaplan@eskisehir.edu.tr
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Abstract

Global air traffic demand has shown rapid growth for the last three decades. This growth led to more delays and congestion within terminal manoeuvring areas (TMAs) around major airports. The efficient use of airport capacities through the careful planning of air traffic flows is imperative to overcome these problems. In this study, a mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model with a multi-objective approach was developed to solve the aircraft sequencing and scheduling problem for mixed runway operations within the TMAs. The model contains fuel cost functions based on airspeed, altitude, bank angle, and the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft. The optimisation problem was solved by using the $\varepsilon$-constraint method where total delay and total fuel functions were simultaneously optimised. We tested the model with different scenarios generated based on the real traffic data of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The results revealed that the average total delay and average total fuel were reduced by 26.4% and 6.7%, respectively.

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Multi-objective programmingAir traffic managementAircraft sequencing and scheduling problemMixed-integer nonlinear programming

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 128 , Issue 1320 , February 2024 , pp. 340 - 370
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