Steven Crook
Steven is responsible for capital planning, project controls, engineering and digital support for Auckland Airport’s 30-year infrastructure development programme. Steven has over 20 years' experience in delivering major infrastructure projects globally, the last 15 of which have focused on airports. During that time, he has held leadership roles in the planning, design, procurement, delivery, and governance of both greenfield and brownfield airport infrastructure programs. He has a particular interest in how projects work effectively with the diverse range of stakeholders involved with any airport development, and the application of digital technologies to create efficiency. Prior to joining Auckland Airport Steven held senior owner and contractor roles in the delivery of infrastructure across aviation, social housing, ground transportation and power sectors.
Presentation
Collaborating with AI: using machine learning to predict off-block times
Airport performance relies on accurate off-block time (OBT) estimates for when an aircraft will leave the stand. However, this critical milestone is notoriously difficult to get right, with many factors that can cause delays – such as passengers, operations, cargo, fueling and ATC. Auckland Airport, an early adopter of A-CDM, recently embarked on a program to use machine learning to better predict off-block times. Auckland Airport will present the results and lessons learned and how they are now using predicted rather than target OBTs to increase efficiencies, improve pre-departure sequencing and make better gate allocations.