• Airlines could save $44 billion annually by reducing turnaround times.
• Aircraft spent an average of 11.1 minutes longer on the ground than scheduled.
• Assaia estimates 90% of global airline industry's forecast operating profit for 2026 could be saved.
• Small setbacks throughout the day can accumulate and lead to delayed departures.

This finding may indicate that airlines and airports could make better use of existing capacity by improving turnaround performance, which could reduce costs and ease pressure on congested airports. The use of AI technology suggests a potential solution for identifying and addressing operational setbacks before they spread through an airline's network.