PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE: AUTUMN-WINTER SEASON PRESENTATION TO PARTNERS

“We have an exceptional year ahead of us, with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games requiring us to look beyond the upcoming season”, highlighted Valérie Senentz, Terminal Director at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, at the start of the presentation meeting for the autumn-winter 2023/2024 season. Airlines, ground handling service providers and partners were all invited to this twice-yearly gathering to exchange ideas and absorb as much information as possible. The meeting was also an opportunity to take stock of traffic and capacity levels, which are under pressure due to the closure of Terminal 2AC for work: “Peak traffic looks set to be just as busy as it was this summer, even if the number of aircraft movements will be lower. Seasonality is not as marked as it used to be”, explained Edouard Mathieu, Head of Development and Partnerships at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Other major topics discussed include the ongoing “smartisation” (automation of operations) of terminal facilities, the widespread installation of Parafe gates to minimise waiting times, the baggage process, the action plan for people with disabilities, energy efficiency and the winter service.

PARIS-ORLY: A 360° VISION FOR PARTNERS

27 airlines, 115 destinations in 45 countries, a traffic forecast close to 2019 levels: these are the key figures for the autumn-winter 2023/2024 season at Paris-Orly, presented to partners on 20 October. In her opening speech, Managing Director of Paris-Orly Justine Coutard looked back at the summer season: “We have observed a clear improvement on the main milestones of the passenger journey, despite a decline in punctuality”, she emphasised. “The baggage crisis was a difficult time for us, but resulted in some impressive collective mobilisation.” Now more than ever, with the reduction in domestic flows, traffic is being driven by Schengen and international routes. Airside works requiring the closure of runway 2, the Extime strategy, energy efficiency, meteorology, winter service arrangements, baggage, border control, the Skytrax audit in early 2024, a new mobility assistance contract with GSF, etc.; these were just some of the topics covered, offering a 360° vision.

SPECIAL GUEST DAN CARTER AT THE PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE HEAD OFFICE

A high-profile guest was welcomed at Groupe ADP's head office on 26 October. Dan Carter, two-time world rugby champion with the All Blacks, was in Paris for an exceptional conference, in the presence of Jacques Rivoal, Chairman of France Rugby, Edward Arkwright, Deputy CEO of Groupe ADP, and Renaud Duplay, Head of the 2024 OPG project. The event was an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at the organisation of the Rugby World Cup and the collaboration between France Rugby and Groupe ADP. “We were delighted to be part of this adventure, to welcome the delegations and to give visibility to our terminals”, said Edward Arkwright. Jacques Rivoal commented that “this World Cup has allowed us to bring moments of celebration and fraternity to the French people. I would like to thank Groupe ADP and its employees. The first smiles seen by our competitors were yours.”

PARIS-ORLY: A DRIVING SIMULATOR THAT'S ALREADY GREEN

More than 210 people have been trained using the driving simulator at Paris-Orly. This new tool, which has been operational since March 2023, is proving invaluable for training winter service volunteers and employees looking to obtain their runway driving permits. “This solution allows us to tackle all types of scenario, as close to reality as possible, playing with weather conditions and the intensity of air traffic”, explains Gregory Renard, Head of Instruction (ORYR). “Trainees can thus experience what it feels like to drive on the movement areas.” These theory sessions are of course supplemented by practical exercises in the field, notably as part of winter maintenance exercises. By minimising the number of airside vehicle rotations, the use of this simulator is already proving to be beneficial in terms of aeronautical safety and the environment: more than 200 kg of CO2 emissions avoided and more than 100 litres of fuel saved.

“PREVENTION CAFÉS" AT PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE

This month, the Operations Division at Paris-Charles de Gaulle organised fifteen “Prevention Cafés” for more than 200 employees working on sites occupied by several companies simultaneously. These meetings, led by the Safety and Prevention team, have been designed to help prevent occupational risks in these specific environments (terminals, baggage rooms, airside, access, etc.) where several activities are carried out at the same time. “In our vast and complex facilities, the risks associated with co-activity are numerous and sometimes difficult to comprehend”, explains Sandra Sousa Carneiro, Head of the Management System Department within the Operations Division. “These short awareness-raising sessions involving fun, practical and hard-hitting exercises have been praised by our colleagues.” These events are in line with the priorities set out in the “Prévenir, c'est Réussir” [Prevent to Succeed] occupational risk prevention plan.

FODWALK OPERATIONS IN AMMAN

To raise the operational teams’ awareness of risks associated with FOD (Foreign Object Debris) for aircraft, several fodwalks are being carried out at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. This operation raises awareness of flight safety issues, as FOD can cause safety problems for aircraft, and also fosters relationships between the various players at the Jordanian airport. “Members of our various airport partners, Royal Jordanian, Menzies, Dnata (catering), JoPetrol (fuel), as well as our AIG employees, are invited to each session”, explains Gonzague Benoit-Latour, Operations Director at Queen Alia Airport.

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