In a recent opinion article, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) noted that fuel now accounts for nearly one-third of airline operating costs. With many traditional opportunities—such as fleet renewal and network optimization—already being widely explored, IATA argues that the next gains will increasingly come from better operational decisions supported by data.
At Future Travel Experience (FTE) Global 2026, Synaptic Aviation’s Justin Kester, VP–Global Sales, will join aviation industry leaders for the Future Airports Conference session “Towards the Smart Apron: Automating the Turnaround Process.”
As airports continue to modernize, leaders across the industry are facing a common challenge: how to balance innovation, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and long-term investment planning.
The Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit built on the success of several pioneering Future Travel Experience (FTE)-led initiatives, including the FTE Accelerating Collaboration & Engagement (ACE) platform and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG).
At the Airports AI Alliance Summit in Dallas, aviation leaders explored what it truly takes to scale AI beyond proof-of-concept. From stakeholder alignment and infrastructure planning to operational adoption and measurable ROI, the discussion highlighted the critical factors separating successful airport AI deployments from stalled pilot programs.
Indra, in partnership with Synaptic Aviation Inc., has deployed an advanced digital system based on artificial intelligence to monitor aircraft turnaround and apron operations prior to departure.
Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) have entered into an agreement to deploy Synaptic Aviation’s AI-powered ramp visibility platform at all passenger gates across the airport.
Aviation has made major strides in analytics. Dashboards, reports, and KPIs are now standard across airports and airlines, helping teams understand performance over time.
The global AI aviation market is projected to grow from $7.45 billion in 2025 to nearly $27 billion by 2032, reflecting an annual growth rate near 20%. The best time to start adopting AI is now, and preparation is what turns adoption into impact.
After landing, many aircraft switch off their transponders before reaching the gate. When that signal goes quiet, traditional tracking systems lose visibility at the exact moment operators need clear, real-time data.
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