Recently, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH adopted an AI-based system to analyse aircraft handling in real time. Cementing its place as a pioneer, BER was one of the first airports in the world and the first in Germany to introduce an intelligent, AI-based system to optimise aircraft handling processes on its apron.
The Digital Turnaround system pairs a network of live cameras and self-learning software to analyse aircraft handling in real time. This is designed to enhance efficiency in ground ops at the airport, assisting employees with a real-time overview of the time-critical processes at the airport.
This is expected to maximise efficiency at the airport, minimising delays and reducing the associated costs. It also aims to increase employee productivity, bridging the gap with staff shortages.
Dr Volker Wissing, Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, said:
“We need artificial intelligence in aviation to remain competitive at international level. This is the only way we can react to staff shortages in a targeted manner, optimise the use of limited infrastructure and, in doing so, reduce costs in the long term. I am delighted that the capital airport is one of the pioneers in this area and one of the first in the world to use AI for aircraft handling. Digital technologies are key to dealing with the growth in air traffic and enabling smooth handling in the future, even at peak times.”
Initially, 16 handling positions have been connected with an additional 33 set to be incorporated over the summer.
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