ALDIS: Airport Landing Dues Information System

ALDIS: Advanced Aeronautical Billing System

ALDIS (Airport Landing Dues Information System) is a sophisticated aeronautical billing system that has been successfully implemented in over thirty airports globally. Renowned for its robustness and versatility, ALDIS streamlines the complex process of aircraft billing by offering comprehensive functionality to manage and configure various charges, discounts, and incentives.

Core Features of ALDIS:

1. Comprehensive Data Management:

ALDIS excels in maintaining accurate billing data by supporting multiple formats, including ICAO, IATA, and UK CAA. This ensures precise and standardized billing across different regions. The system’s underlying database holds critical information about airports, aircraft standards, operator details, and invoice periods. This centralized data repository is accessible by both ALDIS and AFIDS (Airport Flight Information Display System), facilitating seamless integration and data flow.

2. Flexible Billing Engine:

At the heart of ALDIS is its highly configurable billing engine. This feature allows users to define and calculate a wide range of charges, including landing and parking fees, fuel costs, passenger taxes, and other services such as de-icing fluid and ground power usage. The engine supports various billing models, including standard rates, flat rates, and operator-specific charges, tailored to meet the unique needs of each airport.

3. Advanced Invoicing Capabilities:

ALDIS offers robust invoicing functions, including pre-invoicing and final invoicing. It supports up to nine levels of sales tax and can generate invoices in multiple currencies, including EUR and USD. The system also provides email invoicing capabilities, enabling efficient and timely delivery of invoices to stakeholders.

4. Discounts, Surcharges, and Incentives:

The system allows for the configuration of various discounts and surcharges, as well as commercial target incentives. This flexibility helps airports manage revenue effectively and tailor billing practices to encourage certain behaviors or meet contractual obligations.

5. Audit and Reporting:

ALDIS includes comprehensive audit routines to ensure transparency and accuracy in billing processes. The Data Extract Tool is a user-friendly utility that enables end-users to generate ad-hoc reports for statistical analysis. Reports can include runway utilization, financial comparisons, and movement enquiries, all available in Excel format for easy analysis.

6. Financial Management Integration:

The system integrates seamlessly with leading financial management systems, such as SAP, SUN Accounting, Sage Line 50, Sage Line 200, Exchequer, Access Accounting, and Pegasus. This integration simplifies data transfer between billing and accounting systems, facilitating efficient financial management.

7. Government Reporting Compliance:

ALDIS meets the mandatory reporting requirements set by the UK Government, including CAA-AvStats and NATS. This compliance ensures that airports can fulfill regulatory obligations with ease.

8. Enhanced Functionality:

The system’s versatility extends to supporting various aeronautical billing needs. From air traffic control administration to ledger accounting, ALDIS integrates well with existing systems and offers a range of features to support comprehensive airport management.