Airports AI Alliance

We’re proud to welcome Mead & Hunt as an Industry Partner of the Airports AI Alliance! Mead & Hunt is at the forefront of integrating AI and advanced technology into airport infrastructure. Their expertise in intelligent systems, cybersecurity, data science, and digital transformation helps airports optimise operations, enhance security, and improve passenger experiences. From AI-driven data analytics to future-ready security solutions, Mead & Hunt is shaping the next generation of smart airports. “Mead & Hunt is thrilled to join the Airports AI Alliance, where collaboration and innovation drive the future of smart airports. Our expertise in intelligent systems, cybersecurity, and AI-driven data solutions aligns perfectly with the Alliance’s mission to enhance operational efficiency and security in aviation. By working together, we can pioneer advanced digital infrastructure and next-generation airport solutions that improve passenger experiences and optimize airport operations.” – Jarrett Morgan, CISSP, PMP, ACE, Vice President of Technology Services, Mead & Hunt. “Mead & Hunt’s deep experience in aviation infrastructure and their growing focus on AI-driven solutions make them a key addition to the Airports AI Alliance. We’re excited to collaborate on advancing the future of airport operations.” – Willem Fast, Chief Commercial Officer, Airports AI Alliance #AirportsAIAlliance #MeadHunt #SmartAirports #AIinAviation #DigitalTransformation #AirportSecurity #IntelligentSystems #Innovation

Great panel session just now at PTE, as Airports AI Alliance Programme Director Oliver Hendry took the stage together with DFW's Paul Puopolo and Honeywell's Alex Covarrubias and Tijen Cirig to discuss the state of AI adoption in the aviation industry. We had the opportunity to share survey findings and other feedback from our recent inaugural Summit in Washington DC, and how these translate into our planned activities and outputs for the coming months. Stay tuned for more on that soon! Thank you for having us! To learn more about the Airports AI Alliance, or how to become a member 👉https://lnkd.in/gextj-u8 Honeywell Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Passenger Terminal EXPO & CONFERENCE ✈️ #AirportsAIAlliance #PTE2025 #PTExpoConf #airportinnovation #AI

This is happening today at noon at Passenger Terminal Expo in Madrid! Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear Paul Puopolo, Alex Covarrubias, Tijen Cirig and Oliver Hendry discuss the transformative impact of #AI in airports, the success story of DFW's journey in adopting AI-driven solutions, and how the Airports AI Alliance is helping the industry deploy artificial intelligence solutions effectively and responsibly. See you at noon at the Innovation Showcase Stage in Hall 9 (#9740)!

Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference starts tomorrow in Madrid and we are excited to be there! As the leading show in the air travel innovation industry, PTE is the perfect space to connect on how #AI is transforming the future of airports — from operational excellence to enhanced passenger experience, and everything in between. If you’re an airport innovation leader, or a solution provider deploying novel AI-driven tools, then come and learn more about the work of the Airports AI Alliance. Our delegates Oliver Hendry, Willem Fast and Ania Poprawka would love to exchange ideas, discuss innovation, and explore the future of smart, data-driven airports together. 📩 Drop us a message to set up a chat, or come say hello during the event! More about the Airports AI Alliance here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gextj-u8 #AirportsAI #PTE2025 #AirportInnovation #AIinAviation #SmartAirports #PassengerExperience Passenger Terminal EXPO & CONFERENCE ✈️

Join us next week at Passenger Terminal Expo in Madrid for a must-attend panel featuring key members of the Airports AI Alliance and industry experts, discussing the transformative impact of AI in aviation. Speakers: 🔹 Paul Puopolo, EVP Innovation, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and President, Airports, Cities Today Institute 🔹 Alex Covarrubias, Global Sales Leader, Honeywell 🔹 Tijen Cirig, Sr Director, Head of Global Airports, Vertiports & Transportation, Honeywell 🔹 Oliver Hendry, Programme Director, Airports AI Alliance   In this discussion we’ll delve into the approaches and different use cases of artificial intelligence in the airport industry: 🔹 Get a behind-the-scenes look at the AI implementation journey of DFW Airport, one of the largest and busiest airports, highlighting challenges, successes and lessons learned. 🔹 See how Honeywell is driving innovation by integrating infrastructure, sensors, data and intelligence to enhance airport efficiency, sustainability and safety. 🔹 Discover how the Airports AI Alliance is standardizing and accelerating AI adoption at airports worldwide, promoting collaboration and consistency.   Don’t miss this dynamic conversation on the future of AI in airports! ✈️   📅 Thursday 10 April, 12:00h CET 📍 Passenger Terminal Expo, Innovation Showcase Stage, Hall 9 (#9740)   #AirportsAIAlliance #AirportInnovation #AIinAviation #PTE2025 #SmartAirports #AI Passenger Terminal EXPO & CONFERENCE ✈️    

The need for real-time communication between speakers of different languages is especially relevant in aviation, and this exact scenario was discussed at the recent Airports AI Alliance event. Looking forward to seeing this in action at our international airports soon! Reposted with relevant link below Airports AI Alliance #airports #ai #msftadvocate Julie Shainock Dalila Haidar, MBA Clarisse Cornuau Jeremy M. Goldberg Doug Priest, PhD Pauline Martin Kirk Arthur James Collins

Portfolio company Outsight started March strong with three great pieces of news 👏 Firstly, Outsight's 3D LiDAR-based People Flow Monitoring (PFM) solution is being implemented by SACYR at the Henares Cognitive Hospital project in Madrid. This marks the company's first deployment in a healthcare facility, and is part of a broader effort to integrate AI and real-time analytics to improve hospital operations, co-financed by the European Union. Alba Rocío Pérez Soto, project coordinator in SACYR's Innovation area, notes that "Outsight’s expertise in people flow monitoring aligns with our commitment to innovation in smart infrastructure." Learn more about the project here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDWcP9HT Secondly, the GSMA global mobile industry association announced new strategic partnerships with leading organizations in the automotive and aviation sectors. Outsight will bring its experience in the latter, in line with the partnership's aim – outlined by GSMA's Director General, Mats Granryd – of "helping the mobile ecosystem truly meet the needs of the automotive and aviation sectors and harness the power of mobile connectivity to create innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and customer experience." Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2C_qbq8 And finally, Outsight has joined the Airports AI Alliance. The company, which has already had successful deployments in airports, will bring its expertise in LiDAR-powered Spatial Intelligence to help airports optimize operations, enhance security, and improve passenger flow. Willem Fast, the Airports AI Alliance's Chief Commercial Officer, describes Outsight's LiDAR technology as "a game-changer" that "adds tremendous value." Read the announcement here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/et99trtg #LiDAR #PeopleFlowMonitoring #aviation

The need for real-time communication between speakers of different languages is especially relevant in aviation, and this exact scenario was discussed at the recent Airports AI Alliance event. Looking forward to seeing this in action at our international airports soon! Airports AI Alliance #airports #ai #msftadvocate Julie Shainock Dalila Haidar, MBA Clarisse Cornuau Jeremy M. Goldberg Doug Priest, PhD Pauline Martin Kirk Arthur James Collins https://lnkd.in/e6V9SBeS

Still can't get over how good the Airports AI Alliance Summit was in DC last week. It is truly exciting to partner with the change makers in aviation as AI adoption becomes our daily realities.

Join us in welcoming GridMatrix to the Airports AI Alliance! Through AI-powered infrastructure upgrades, GridMatrix enables airports and transportation hubs to manage ground traffic by analyzing the relationship between ground operations and passenger volume, optimizing flow and improving efficiency. “GridMatrix is thrilled to join the Airports AI alliance. We’re looking forward to sharing the lessons learned from deploying our AI-powered infrastructure optimization software at some of the busiest airports in the world - several of whom are founding Alliance members.” - Nicholas D'Andre, CEO, GridMatrix “We’re thrilled to welcome GridMatrix to the Airports AI Alliance. Their innovative platform will be instrumental in advancing smarter, more sustainable airport operations.” – Willem Fast, Chief Commercial Officer, Airports AI Alliance. #AirportsAIAlliance #GridMatrix #SmartInfrastructure #AI #AirportOperations #Sustainability #GroundTraffic #Aviation #Innovation