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Optimization Model and Algorithm Design for Airline Fleet Planning in a Multiairline Competitive Environment

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  • Yu Wang
  • Hong Sun
  • Jinfu Zhu
  • Bo Zhu

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This paper presents a multiobjective mathematical programming model to optimize airline fleet size and structure with consideration of several critical factors severely affecting the fleet planning process. The main purpose of this paper is to reveal how multiairline competitive behaviors impact airline fleet size and structure by enhancing the existing route-based fleet planning model with consideration of the interaction between market share and flight frequency and also by applying the concept of equilibrium optimum to design heuristic algorithm for solving the model. Through case study and comparison, the heuristic algorithm is proved to be effective. By using the algorithm presented in this paper, the fleet operational profit is significantly increased compared with the use of the existing route-based model. Sensitivity analysis suggests that the fleet size and structure are more sensitive to the increase of fare price than to the increase of passenger demand.

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  • Yu Wang & Hong Sun & Jinfu Zhu & Bo Zhu, 2015. "Optimization Model and Algorithm Design for Airline Fleet Planning in a Multiairline Competitive Environment," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Hindawi, vol. 2015, pages 1-13, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnlmpe:783917
    DOI: 10.1155/2015/783917
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