Sustainability Analysis of Dispatcher Flight Routing Using Hybrid Fuzzy Method

Year 2026, Issue: Advanced Online Publication, 5 - 20

Umit Kanmaz

Abstract

This study proposes a novel hybrid fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework, integrating the Fuzzy Best-Worst Method (FBWM) and Fuzzy MARCOS, to evaluate dispatcher routing strategies for sustainable aviation operations. Data were collected from 11 aviation experts in Türkiye, including dispatchers, pilots, fuel planning managers, and operations officers. The framework assessed routing alternatives across seven sustainability dimensions: fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, flight safety, operational cost efficiency, flight time optimization, air traffic management compatibility, and passenger comfort. The analysis reveals that Collaborative Air Traffic Management (ATM)-Integrated Routing emerged as the most sustainable alternative, followed by Dynamic Weather-Adaptive Routing, while Standard Pre-Filed Routing ranked lowest. The integrated sensitivity analysis demonstrated the model’s robustness under variations in weighting parameters, confirming the stability of the rankings. This research fills a significant gap by systematically incorporating dispatcher-driven operational decisions into sustainability optimization models, providing actionable managerial insights for airlines, dispatch centers, and policymakers striving toward net-zero aviation goals.

Keywords

Dispatcher Routing , Aviation Sustainability , Fuzzy MCDM , FBWM-MARCOS , Expert Evaluation

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