Introducing the Volan Way eBook: The Volan Guide to Smarter Airport Operations

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July 21, 2025//Airports/airports, location technology, michael bettua, volan way ebook

Despite visible upgrades to terminals and runways, many airport operations still depend on outdated systems that can’t keep up under pressure. We are excited to share Volan’s new eBook, The Volan Way, which explores how real-time location technology is transforming airport safety and efficiency. Case studies show faster evacuations, reduced maintenance costs, and simplified compliance. With rapid installation and GPS-free coverage, Volan helps airports replace paperwork with precision.

Airports have made significant strides in improvements, including the construction of new runways and the development of streamlined terminals. But if you look behind the scenes, operations often tell a different story. Too many airports are still relying on outdated, manual systems to handle some of their most critical functions. Paper logs, verbal radio updates, and fragmented systems continue to create blind spots that delay responses, increase labor costs, and jeopardize safety. The problem is, these methods break down under pressure. Emergencies, labor shortages, and unplanned maintenance can’t wait for paperwork.

The Volan Way eBook From Dangerous Blind Spots to Real-Time Location Visibility Graphic July 2025

We are excited to release our new eBook, The Volan Way: From Dangerous Blind Spots to Real-Time Location Visibility. This eBook compares these older legacy systems to a new, smarter approach, complete with proven improvements and recommendations. Examples include:

  • Airports often have limited visibility over key personnel and assets, which can lead to safety, security, and operational issues. Volan can deliver 85-95% reduction in time spent locating key personnel. 
  • Airports have traditionally used manual escorts to monitor unauthorized personnel, including delivery crews and contractors. But this approach has several shortcomings. At Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) Airport, Volan’s access control solution is expected to reduce manual escort costs by 80%, while increasing span of control and accountability.
  • A coastal international airport had previously attempted three different tracking technologies, all of which failed to provide reliable service in their complex terminal environment. Volan’s micro-location system achieved 98.7% location accuracy with an average precision of 1.2 meters throughout the facility, including previously “dark” areas such as baggage handling tunnels and mechanical spaces.

What makes all of this possible is our real-time micro-location system, which delivers precise tracking both indoors and outdoors, even in areas where GPS and Wi-Fi can’t reach. And unlike traditional systems that take months or years to install, Volan can be deployed in days without disrupting operations.

This is not about planning for the future. It’s about fixing what’s broken now. The airports that move first will set a new standard and reap the operational savings immediately.

Get the full story in The Volan Way eBook: From Dangerous Blind Spots to Real-Time Location Visibility. Let’s talk about what’s possible for your airport.

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