Open data for air traffic analysis and fuel consumption at the 14th OpenSky Symposium

From 29 to 30 October, EIFER attended the 14th OpenSky Symposium at the CRIDA R&D Centre in Air Traffic Management in Madrid, Spain. Supported by the Performance Review Commission (PRC) of EUROCONTROL, the symposium included numerous partners such as Armasuisse, Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), Zurich University of Applied Sciences and the OpenSky Network. The event showcased the latest innovations in the field of air traffic analysis and management.

As part of the conference, EIFER presented its work on the use of open data to quantify and correct flight routes and patterns and their relation to fuel consumption. The work was presented through a poster, accompanied by an interactive platform and a short academic article.

EIFER’s expertise in geospatial analysis and the research presented attracted interest from attendees and organising members, with several further discussions already foreseen. This contribution highlights new methodological approaches and growing expertise in the mobility sector, which can be applied to future EIFER projects while also opening up opportunities for future collaborations.