Hyderabad: The GMR-operated Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at Hyderabad has become the first airport in the country to leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics and IoT to create an AI-powered digital twin platform with a next-gen airport predictive operation centre (APOC).
The innovative platform integrates airside, landside, and terminal operations into a unified system that leverages digital technologies such as AI and real-time prescriptive analytics to make flying smoother for passengers.
The system integrates multiple stakeholders, including airlines, ground handlers, and air traffic control, and utilises real-time data collected by almost 40 different sources using IoT sensors to optimise decision-making, minimise disruptions, and ensure seamless operations.
Flagging off the AI-powered system at Hyderabad airport on Wednesday, Union civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said: “With rising air traffic and passenger footfall, it becomes very necessary for us to advance our airport management systems. The APOC facility is going to be a game changer for the entire civil aviation operations as it will enhance efficiency, improve passenger experience, save costs and also deal with safety aspects.”
GMR Airports executive director-South & chief innovation officer SGK Kishore said the company plans to also deploy this technology at Delhi International Airport over the next few months as part of plans to adopt the digital twin platform as a standard operating model across all GMR-operated airports in a phased manner.
“Our new AI-enabled digital platform and APOC set new standards in modernising operations and elevating passenger satisfaction. By integrating real-time data and advanced analytics, we ensure smooth passenger flow, reduced wait times, and personalised services, shaping the future of air travel with efficiency and safety,” he said.
