In the high-stakes aviation industry, data has become the critical differentiator for strategic decision-making. A new analytical tool from OAG offers comprehensive access to key US Department of Transportation (DOT) datasets, enabling deeper market intelligence for industry participants.
Comprehensive Data Integration
The DOT module consolidates multiple authoritative data sources including T100 statistics, Form 41 financial reports, and Origin & Destination Survey (DB1B) records. This integrated platform provides streamlined access to critical metrics such as:
- Airline profitability indicators
- Load factor analysis
- Fuel cost trends
- Employment statistics
Strategic Applications
The analytical tool enables four primary strategic applications for aviation professionals:
Market Trend Analysis: Users can identify emerging patterns in US aviation through historical data comparisons and predictive modeling.
Cost Structure Benchmarking: The platform facilitates detailed cost comparisons between carriers, highlighting operational efficiency opportunities.
Financial Performance Assessment: Airlines can measure their financial metrics against industry leaders to identify improvement areas.
Network Planning Support: The inclusion of schedule and connection data assists in route optimization and capacity planning.
Competitive Intelligence
The solution provides access to unique historical DOT records, allowing users to analyze competitor capacity deployment and service networks. This longitudinal perspective offers insights into market evolution and carrier strategic shifts.
By transforming raw DOT data into actionable intelligence, the tool aims to support data-driven decision making across airline operations, finance, and network planning functions.