Here’s how blockchain can help airlines reduce delays

GroundSync uses the travel-focused blockchain Camino Network to increase operational efficiency and reduce delays in the aviation industry.

Anyone who watched Steven Spielberg’s The Terminal, a movie featuring an airport-stuck Tom Hanks, knows that modern airports are immense activity hubs resembling beehives. From landing planes to checking in passengers and loading luggage, airports are home to an orchestrated chaos, where ​​even minor disruptions can cascade into significant delays and operational nightmares. 

The intricacy of airport operations, combined with the lack of transparency and mismanagement of resources, often make it difficult to pinpoint the root causes of delays and mishaps — reflecting a broader list of challenges the aviation industry faces. 

Airport turnaround comes forth as one of the most critical and time-sensitive processes in the aviation industry. It is the time it takes for an aircraft to land, disembark passengers, manage refueling, load new passengers and luggage, and take off again.   

Source: Groundsync 

Efficient turnarounds are vital for maintaining flight schedules and ensuring airlines’ economic viability. However, traditional methods often fail to manage this process efficiently due to the lack of real-time data and coordinated communication among the various stakeholders. 

Blockchain to fix airport delays 

Blockchain introduces massive opportunities for the aviation industry thanks to its transparency, efficiency and traceability. By enabling a decentralized and tamper-proof ledger of all transactions and interactions, blockchain technology can provide a single source of truth that all parties can trust.  

Source: GroundSync 

GroundSync by 3LC, a blockchain-based airport operation management system, represents a transformative step in optimizing airport operations, particularly the aircraft turnaround process. Built on the robust foundation of the Camino Network, the first blockchain designed from scratch for the needs of the travel industry, GroundSync offers transparency, efficiency and real-time data aggregation for the aviation industry.

No more SLA breaches 

The platform ensures that all stakeholders have access to a shared, immutable database, which is crucial for making data-driven decisions that streamline airport operations and effectively clear delays. This collaborative approach transforms airports into well-oiled, hyper-efficient machines that can effectively handle the complexities of modern air travel. 

By providing a central hub where all operational data is gathered and made accessible,  GroundSync minimizes expensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) breaches, often resulting in multimillion-dollar legal disputes due to ambiguities in delay responsibilities. By providing clear, transparent communication and fostering trust among all parties involved, GroundSync reduces the likelihood of delays and costly court disputes. 

Blockchain becomes feasible for travel 

Using Camino Network allows GroundSync to offer secure, fast and predictable transactions with fixed gas prices, making on-chain transaction costs affordable and stable. The platform’s ability to collect, visualize and use real-time data effectively makes it a powerful tool for enhancing operational efficiency and swiftly resolving disputes, leading to fewer delays, more satisfied travelers, efficient cargo delivery and reduced waste of time and resources. 

Following the launch of its demo version, GroundSync aims to expand its application to airports around the world while continuously enhancing the platform’s capabilities to further improve scalability and security. Aiming to lead the digital transformation in the aviation sector within the Web3 travel ecosystem, Groundsync seeks to establish new standards for how technology can improve operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction in travel.

GroundSync’s ability to ensure transparency, security and efficiency across various stakeholders — from airlines and airports to ground handlers and service providers — highlights Camino Network’s potential to solve complex challenges like overbooking, flight delays and inconsistent customer service. 

By creating a unified platform for all travel-related interactions, Camino Network facilitates a seamless flow of information and services, reducing delays, improving resource management and offering a more harmonious travel experience. This approach sets new standards for operational efficiency and signals a future where the entire travel journey is more fluid and traveler-focused, driven by the innovative use of blockchain technology.