AnyLogic Simulation Tutorial: Airlines Fleet Maintenance Model

In this tutorial, we will explore the agent-based approach to modeling using the Airlines Fleet model in AnyLogic Professional or University Researcher, as well as AnyLogic Cloud. This model allows us to analyze and plan maintenance for passenger aircraft that have logged thousands of hours of flight.

The model is built using an agent-based approach, where the operation is not specified by process diagrams but is formed from the behavior of individual agents. In this case, each airplane is represented as an agent, with its own characteristics and behaviors. During maintenance, the repair or replacement of parts may be required, which delays the aircraft and requires it to remain in the parking lot until the work is complete.

If the airplane is sound, it can continue flying, making flights and being serviced upon arrival at an airport. In this model, servicing directly affects flight schedules, and the level of service is reduced when there are significant delays. As with real-world aircraft, those in the model also require routine checks, spare parts, and emergency equipment replacement.

In this tutorial, we will dive deeper into how the Airlines Fleet model works and explore its advanced features. We will also examine how simulation modeling can be applied to different areas of business, such as fleet management and maintenance planning. The aim is not only to improve your skills in developing and analyzing models but also to demonstrate AnyLogic's capabilities.

By studying this model, you will gain a better understanding of how agent-based modeling can help analyze and plan maintenance for passenger aircraft. You will also learn how to use AnyLogic's advanced features to develop complex models like the Airlines Fleet model. At the end of this post, we will provide links to other analyses that demonstrate the versatility of simulation modeling.

Whether you are a professional looking to improve your skills in fleet management or a student interested in learning more about simulation modeling, this tutorial is designed to help you achieve your goals. So let's take a closer look inside an AnyLogic air maintenance model and discover how it works!

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