Belfast International Airport has upgraded to a new flight management system from ICS Computing. It is expected to make big savings in time and costs through improved information processing.
The new system uses the latest technology but retains the same interface as the airport’s previous one, making the switchover painless for its 50 users.
The flight management system is linked into the airport’s public display boards, Ceefax and the web, all of which must be refreshed within one minute.
Belfast International expects over 5 million passengers this year, so the new system will be a vital tool in ensuring the smooth running of all its operations. Technical services manager Denis Brown said its processing speed will save “one to two days per week” in administration time.
“We have to be able to rely on it totally. It’s an essential communication tool which allows all airport staff – air traffic control, apron control, airport police and customs – to access real-time information on each flight.”
ICS Computing’s project manager, Joe Black, noted: “Airlines are increasingly demanding new [airport] capabilities and we need to be one step ahead in meeting their demands. For example, people may soon be able to check in by mobile phone, and the system needs to be capable of responding to whatever the next aviation challenge may be.”
ICS products include HR and payroll, accounting and distribution, and public sector software. It employs over 300 staff in its offices in Belfast, London, Dublin and Chennai in southern India.
Belfast International Airport, Northern Ireland’s main gateway, serves over 40 international destinations.
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