ICAO USES BIG DATA TO BOOST PLANE SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS

BIG data in the world of commerce can have a mercenary aspect, telling companies detailed information about potential customers, to target them with offers to increase revenue. But it is not the whole story. In civil aviation, big data can also improve safety, efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, Marco Merens, chief, integrated aviation analysis, at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) air navigation bureau told Jane’s Airport Review. His job is unusual for ICAO, in that he is helping providing a service to member states, airports and ...


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