Quintiq
Speaker Biograghy:
Twan has been working for Quintiq since 2004. As Director Transportation Experience he is responsible for a passionate team of planning experts focusing on the aviation, rail and public transport industries in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. Twan has over 10 years’ experience in the world of planning and optimisation, with specialities in the field of complex logistics and transport solutions. At Quintiq he played a major role in projects with Transport for London, NTV and DB Schenker. Twan holds a degree in Computer Science from the Delft University of Technology.
Day 1 - 14 March
Session:
Management & Operations
13:00 - 13:30
- The right footprint: optimised passenger experience at a green airport
Synopsis: What can airports do to help protect the environment and keep up with new technology trends? Brussels Airport has started an innovative initiative to increase the passenger experience and at the same time reduce its carbon footprint. Discover how the airport efficiently plans its new e-buses and drivers and how the impacts of gate or stand changes are managed. Learn how they benefit from the visibility of ground operations and more data exchange to ensure smooth passenger transportation. Travellers can look forward to a high standard of flight information services and wireless connectivity all over the airport.
Audience will learn:
- How Brussels Airport efficiently plans buses and drivers and how the impacts of gate or parking stand changes are handled
- How integrated operations planning and optimisation technology helps the airport stay on top of the puzzle and react to disruptions
- How the airport reduces its carbon footprint and what to take into account when using e-buses for passenger transport
- How Brussels Airport increases passenger comfort, information services and wireless connectivity during transportation/transfer time with the help of modern equipment
- How real-time information supports the interaction between planners and staff and at the same time ensures that all regulations are respected