Use of this methodology will result in more modest growth in all-cargo hardstand positions as compared to the projected growth of building area, because it recognizes projected increases in average aircraft size and air carrier scheduling practices. Carriers tend to deploy larger aircraft into a market instead of adding aircraft. This enables carriers to link several markets together with one aircraft. Carriers will then
put a dedicated aircraft into a market as that market grows. From the airport's perspective, there may be no additional apron requirement.