TermInBlock
Business termIn Block
Description

An overview of the different in-block times that are defined by the ACI Data Dictionary.  

In-block times are very important for Airports. This is reflected in a set of different in-block times used for similar, but different purposes. The table below lists the defined in-block times, how they relate to each other and expected use. 

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StatusProposal
XML typeN/A, Concept
Equivalent terms

Notes on the relationship between off-block times.

ACI DD TermNotes
ScheduledInBlockTimeThe Airline's schedule. Typically received in IATA flight messages (IataFlightInformationMessage). 
SlotScheduledInBlockTimeThe ScheduledInBlockTime as received from the AirportSlot system. It should be the same as the ScheduledInBlockTime, but might differ. Some Airports are not strictly slot regulated, or not slot regulated at all.
AirlineEstimatedInBlockTimeThe estimated InBlock time as received from the relevant Airline, typically in IATA flight messages (IataFlightInformationMessage). NB! Airlines do not always send this time as they have little control over taxi times on the airport. They will more often send AirlineEstimatedLandingTime.
EstimatedInBlockTime
ProbableInBlockTime
PublicEstimatedInBlockTime
PredictedInBlockTimecreate?
ActualInBlockTime