Reading Time: 3 MinuteThe traditional airport experience has long been associated with long lines, passport checks, and the repeated presentation of travel documents. But that reality is quickly evolving. In next-generation airports, passengers can now travel using only their faces, without ever having to show a physical ID. At the heart of this transformation lies biometric technology. Yet,…
Reading Time: 6 MinuteInsights from Practical Applications and Future Directions The airline industry is undergoing a significant transformation. For decades, this complex and highly coordinated system relied on human expertise and manual processes. Today, however, it’s entering a new chapter one shaped by smart technologies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall travel experience. From flight…
Reading Time: 5 MinuteThe global agenda is being transformed by climate change, making sustainability more than a buzzword. There has been pressure on the aviation industry to innovate and operate more sustainably due to its carbon-intensive footprint. It is often overlooked, but airports play a crucial role in this transformation, often underappreciated. Beyond their basic function as hubs…
Reading Time: 5 MinuteNavigating an airport can often feel like a journey into the future, with sleek designs, advanced security screening, and global connectivity. Increasingly, that future includes a new cast of characters: service robots. Robots are becoming an increasingly common sight in terminals worldwide, from cleaning floors to delivering food and even performing security checks. This isn’t…
Reading Time: 4 MinuteDigital twin technology provides a virtual representation of an airport’s physical assets and processes, enabling real-time monitoring and simulation of complex operations. A digital twin can be broadly defined as a digital counterpart of a physical object or system. In the context of Industry 4.0, this approach allows airports to integrate data from sensors, aircraft,…
Reading Time: 4 MinuteTraditional passport checks, long queues, the rush to find your boarding pass… All of these are gradually becoming things of the past. As of 2025, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have launched revolutionary projects to digitalize and make the travel experience contactless. This transformation is not merely…
Reading Time: 4 MinuteThe traditional image of air traffic control (ATC) is often associated with towering structures overseeing airports, where controllers manage aircraft movements with a direct line of sight. However, technological advancements are reshaping this concept. The imposing and gigantic control towers that have been a staple of airports for decades may no longer be necessary. This…
Reading Time: 3 MinutePicture this: You’re at the airport, eagerly awaiting your flight, when a swarm of impatient passengers crowds the boarding gate long before their group is called. This phenomenon, humorously dubbed “gate lice,” has long plagued travelers and airline staff alike. In response, American Airlines has rolled out innovative technology to combat this boarding chaos. But…
Reading Time: 3 MinuteThe rapid development of technology, which has become indispensable in today’s world, and the need to provide feedback to meet societal demands, has become an increasingly important issue. At this point, have you ever thought about the concept of artificial intelligence (AI)? AI is a system that imitates human intelligence to perform specific tasks quickly…
Reading Time: 3 MinuteChangi Airport Took the Expected Step The aviation industry, which was affected by the pandemic crisis in recent years and has recovered steadily, is clearly demonstrating its recovery through the data shared, showing that passenger and cargo transportation rates have increased at a faster pace than expected. Airport and airline businesses aimed to minimize the…
