Airport Apron Management and Control Programs. Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 62

摘要

The report explores the effectiveness of apron management programs around the world. The report compares and contrasts apron management programs around the world to U.S. airports, while considering the common operational and ownership differences between U.S. and non-U.S. he objective of this project is to compare and evaluate the safety benefits of apron management and control programs in countries that regulate airport apron operations under ICAO Annex 14, Paragraph 9.5.1, with those programs and services at similar types of airports in the United States. Research Objective 2: Discern airports/airlines that permit towbarless tractor operations in movement and non-movement areas. Collect sufficient data that will enable a thorough analysis of these operations and development of Best Management Practices for these vehicles on the airport. Provide guidance for airports to develop and implement rules and regulations for the safe use of these vehicles. airports.