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Item Návrh a vybudovanie simulátora pracoviska riadiaceho letovej prevádzky pre potreby katedry leteckej dopravy(University of Žilina, 2024) Kupka, Hugo; Badánik, BenediktThe growing popularity of air travel increases the demands on qualified ATC personnel. Despite technological advances offering operational benefits, the ever-increasing need for skilled personnel remains. The diploma thesis deals with the construction of an ATC simulator at the Department of Air Transport. The ATC simulator is an excellent practice-educational aid, among other things, quite fun, for students who are interested in the air traffic control industry or who want to become air traffic controllers. Simulator training enhances their practical skills and prepares them for the demands of industry. Through a study of the global concept of ATC simulators and market analysis, we introduce the reader to the issue of ATC simulators. This is followed by a focus on the analysis of ATC simulators used for personnel training in Slovakia and neighboring countries. After a theoretical introduction to ATC simulators, we define the goals and methodological approaches of the work, which prepare the ground for the following practical part of the work, in which we will focus exclusively on the simulator we built. We will move on to examine in more detail the build, configuration and key roles of the "Escape Light" software provided by Eurocontrol which is our simulation software for ATC simulations. Through detailed explanations and visualizations, we will clarify the functions and features of the individual program parts of the Escape Light software, which are necessary for the effective operation of the simulator. In the final part, we will describe the finished simulator and all the functionalities it has. The creation of the exercise is the necessary conclusion of the construction, and at the same time it is the result of the practical application of the knowledge gained during the construction of the simulator.Item Optimisation of airport airside operations and reduction of aircraft delays(University of Žilina, 2024) Plško, Lukáš; Badánik, BenediktThe demand for air transport has a rising tendency over the years. This leads to more and more aircraft movements at a given time. This increase may lead to traffic congestions and an increase in aircraft delays. Airports cannot expand indefinitely and therefore they need to look for other options to mitigate the congestions. The main objective of this paper is to increase airport airside efficiency and thus reduce aircraft delays at a chosen airport. Second chapter is dedicated to currently deployed solutions at airports and theories discussed among researchers which may help the cause. Fifth and sixth chapter focuses on airport airside efficiency at the Dubai International Airport. An in-house software solution for tracking ADS-B data is used for these needs. Output of this paper is an analysis of airport operations at the airport and recommendations are made to increase airport airside efficiency and reduction of aircraft delays.Item Návrh a realizácia softvérového a hadrvéroveho vybavenia simulátora pracoviska letovej prevádzky pre potreby katedry leteckej dopravy(University of Žilina, 2024) Remiaš, Matej; Badánik, BenediktIn the aviation industry, air traffic control simulators are mainly used for training new controllers, but they also have their justification in the field of teaching. The basis of the simulator is the software in which it works and the corresponding hardware. The main topic of the final thesis is the construction of an air traffic control simulator for the needs of the Department of Air Transport at the University of Žilina, the selection of suitable software and related hardware. The hardware was selected based on the minimum requirements set by the software manufacturer for its optimal operation. This process involved a thorough market research through online stores, with the aim of finding hardware with the best price-performance ratio, which would be able to fulfill its function even after several years of its deployment. The result of this work is a functional air traffic control simulator and exercise design in the ESCAPE Light software that can be used for teaching and research at the Department of Air Transport.Item Forecasting flight delays using machine learning(University of Žilina, 2024) Soloviov, Mykhailo; Badánik, BenediktThis article considers machine learning and its utilization in the domain of air transportation. The first part of this research aims to define machine learning, describe its historical development and helps delineate machine learning in a broader framework of other data analysis approaches such as artificial intelligence, deep learning and data science. In the second part, the research is meant to explain what machine learning is, tell more about the types of machine learning and how it is used in different scenarios in the aviation industry. This part of the thesis discusses certain areas and real examples of how machine learning is used by multiple companies (aircraft manufacturers) as well as examines the available conclusions of researches already undertaken in the area and determines their connection to the current one. Finally, the practical part of the thesis uses the collected real-time data about departures from two American airports, analyses it with the help of statistical Python-based tools, describes the developed machine-learning algorithm to predict delays, runs experiments on data and discusses results.Item Social media as a tool for airline service quality assessment(University of Žilina, 2023) Buday, Adam; Badánik, BenediktOur study investigates the perception of service quality of 12 airlines by using a mixed-method approach that consists of numerical analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and qualitative examination of Twitter customer service. Our findings reveal that Twitter is the most popular social media platform in the airline industry, with U.S.-based airlines being the most active. The analysis of customer feedback on Twitter showed noticeable differences between full-service and low-cost carriers, with the former receiving more complaints regarding booking and in-flightservice quality, and the latter receiving more complaints regarding delayed or cancelled flights and poor customer service. Overall, our research provides valuable insights into the significance of social media as a tool for promotional activities and customer service, while highlighting common issues in service quality perception by airline customers.Item Possibilities of implementation remote control towers concept at Slovak airports(University of Žilina, 2023) Veselovský, Šimon; Badánik, BenediktThe aim of this article is to evaluate the feasibility of implementing virtual control towers at airports in Slovakia. The introduction provides an overview of virtual control towers, including their concept, usage, advantages, disadvantages, and existing implementations. The paper outlines the requirements for implementing such a system and presents a preliminary design and analysis of virtual control towers for Slovakian airports. The study covers the design and evaluation of the implementation, from a general perspective to specific airport analysis, and proposes a plan for implementing virtual towers in Slovakia based on available information. In conclusion, the author discusses the financial and technical aspects of implementation, as well as an assessment of the suitability of this concept for Slovakian airports. Remote towers have been proven to be a viable option for small and medium-sized airports, offering increased flexibility and cost reduction through centralized remote control of multiple airports. However, implementing virtual control towers in Slovakia would come with significant financial implications.Item Digital media airline crisis communication(University of Žilina, 2023) Máčadi, Marek; Badánik, BenediktThis article explains what social media is and how influential can social media be. Focus of this paper is on usage of digital media by airlines during times of crisis. This article explains what digital media and Twitter are, how airline use Twitter as a social media platform to communicate with its stakeholders, customers and employees during crisis and how digital media can be used by airlines to efficiently communicate with interested parties. Furthermore, examples of inadequate crisis communication made by airlines during major crisis incidents will be shown as an example of what consequences can incorrect crisis communication cause.Item Marketing of low-cost carriers(University of Žilina, 2023) Mihalčinová, Nikola; Badánik, BenediktThe article deals with the marketing of low-cost airlines and marketing strategies. The article primarily focuses on three selected airlines - Wizz Air, Ryanair and easyJet. The aim of this article is to propose specific possibilities for improving marketing activities based on the theoretical basis obtained from relevant sources and the subsequent processing of the practical part. Proposals are based on the analysis of marketing strategies, including marketing mix, Porter's five forces model, perception map, passenger segmentation, BCG matrix and Ansoff matrix, and evaluate the success and effectiveness of airline marketing activities. The results of the analysis show that airlines could improve their marketing activities through various strategies, such as increasing investment in digital marketing, improving service and customer experience, adapting prices and product packages to the needs of different passenger segments, and expanding the market into new areas. These recommendations can help airlines improve their competitiveness and market success and contribute to their long-term success.Item Quality of services provided by Boryspil airport(University of Zilina, 2022) Turkinevych, Yelyzaveta; Badánik, BenediktThe aim of the diploma thesis is to develop a proposal for the implementation of the SmartGate system to improve the passport control process in international passenger transport services at the Boryspil Airport. The theoretical part deals with the existing methods of evaluating the quality of airport services and offers an algorithm for airport service quality indicators stigmatization. The analytical part of the work is devoted to the analysis of production and financial activities and competitive advantages of Boryspil Airport. In the project part, modern information technologies of air transport services at the world's leading airports were considered and the efficiency of the SmartGate system implementation at Boryspil Airport was calculated.Item Aspects of airline crew rostering(University of Zilina, 2021) Le Duc, Manh; Badánik, BenediktAirline crew rostering is a complicated planning-type problem, and its objective is to assemble pairings into schedules that maximise the satisfaction levels of crews. The rostering process focuses on achieving a more balanced workload distribution among the crewmembers that allows designing rosters in the interest of the crew. The main purpose of the paper was to explain the fundamental aspects of airline crew rostering and its impact on crewmembers’ fatigue. Additionally, the research identified mitigation measures that airlines should make to combat or mitigate crewmembers’ fatigue when designing their rosters. The paper also allowed readers to understand the effects of fatigue on crew’s alertness and performance. The qualitative research methods (such as literature review) was used to understand the complexity of the airline crew rostering, the flight and duty time limitations, crew’s rest requirement and crewmembers’ fatigue. The survey was used as the quantitative research method to identify crewmembers’ satisfaction with their rosters that would help to optimise the rostering process. An online survey (using Google Forms) was distributed to potential respondents (experienced crewmembers) via email addresses and online platforms. Respondents were asked 18 close ended questions divided into two parts (demographic and operational experience). One hundred eleven responses were gathered, which showed that age plays a crucial role in crewmembers’ fatigue. In addition, cargo pilots are usually more dissatisfied with their rosters due to exhausting flight duty periods at nights.