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By the end of this guide, you will have interpreted fleet utilization charts, compared per-aircraft performance metrics, and identified opportunities to optimize fleet usage.
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You need any ops access role to view fleet analytics. Revenue data requires accounting.read permission.
Open the Operations sidebar, click Analytics, then click the Fleet Utilization card on the landing page. Breadcrumb path: Ops > Analytics > Fleet Utilization

KPI strip

Four KPI cards appear at the top:
KPIWhat it measures
Total HoursSum of block hours across all aircraft in the period.
Avg Utilization RateMean block hours per aircraft per day.
Total FlightsCount of trip legs flown by all aircraft.
Revenue / Block HourTotal revenue divided by total block hours.

Hours by aircraft

The bar chart compares block hours across tail numbers for the selected period. Use this chart to:
  • Identify high-utilization aircraft that may need accelerated maintenance scheduling.
  • Spot underutilized aircraft that represent a scheduling or charter marketing opportunity.
  • Compare utilization across aircraft types to inform fleet planning decisions.

Daily utilization trend

The area chart shows total fleet hours by day over the selected period. Patterns to watch for:
PatternPossible cause
Weekend dipsNormal for some operators; charter operators may peak.
Multi-day gapsWeather events, maintenance grounding, or slow season.
Consistent uptrendGrowing demand — review crew capacity.
Sudden dropAircraft AOG or scheduling disruption.

Deadhead ratio

The deadhead ratio chart shows per-aircraft non-revenue legs as a proportion of total legs. A high deadhead ratio indicates:
  • Frequent positioning flights to pick up passengers at remote locations.
  • Opportunities to market empty legs through the charter marketplace.
  • Potential route optimization by pairing trips more efficiently.
Cross-reference the deadhead ratio with the Route Profitability sub-tab to identify city pairs where empty-leg marketing could reduce positioning costs.

Aircraft comparison table

The bottom of the page shows a sortable table with per-aircraft metrics:
ColumnDescription
RegistrationAircraft tail number.
Make / ModelAircraft make and model.
HoursTotal block hours in the period.
FlightsTotal trip leg count.
RevenueTotal revenue attributed to this aircraft.
Deadhead LegsCount of non-revenue positioning legs.
Click any column header to sort. Click an aircraft row to navigate to the aircraft detail page.

Use fleet analytics for maintenance planning

In accordance with 14 CFR 5.71, utilization metrics contribute to safety performance monitoring. Aircraft accumulating unusual operating patterns warrant review:
  1. High hours, few flights — long-haul routes with high block time per leg. Verify engine cycle counts are within limits.
  2. Low hours, many flights — short-hop shuttle operations. Verify landing gear and tire inspection intervals.
  3. Sudden utilization spike — check whether maintenance due items are approaching sooner than scheduled.

Use Analytics Dashboard

Overview of all analytics capabilities and KPI cards.

Use Fleet Health

Real-time fleet status, due items, and maintenance tracking.

Manage Aircraft

Aircraft records that feed into fleet utilization calculations.

Analytics Metrics Reference

All available metrics, dimensions, and calculation methods.
Last modified on April 11, 2026