Airplane Delays can be triggered by late-arriving aircraft, missing service vehicles, or communication failures. These delays cost airlines millions annually and frustrate passengers. Smart airport technologies now make it easier to detect the root causes of delay before they escalate. By improving ground coordination, airports can drastically reduce these disruptions. Read our Volan blog posts below to learn more about airplane delays.

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Where’s My Fuel Truck? The Costly Walkie-Talkie Problem at Airports

Airline delays often start with a delayed servicing vehicle, like a fuel truck that is not where it is supposed to be—and a  scramble to find it using walkie-talkies. Despite managing thousands of ground service vehicles, most airports still rely on outdated communication methods that waste time, money, and fuel. Volan Technology brings real-time visibility to these “invisible fleets,” helping airlines optimize equipment usage, reduce delays, and unlock major operational savings. It’s a simple solution to a billion-dollar problem.