All AI & analytics articles
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OpinionAdvancing our skies: The digital transformation of air traffic management
As global aviation recovers and diversifies with emerging aircraft types, air traffic management must evolve through digitalisation and intelligent automation. CANSO’s Simon Hocquard explores how AI, machine learning and collaborative innovation are building the foundation for safer, more efficient and sustainable skies.
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ArticleThe Changi experience: Inside one of aviation’s most recognised brands
Singapore Changi Airport is evolving beyond operational excellence to position itself as a destination shaped by seamless connectivity, memorable passenger experiences and integrated marketing.
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ArticleData in action: Why airports can’t afford to get this wrong
Senior airport leaders at International Airport Summit 2025 questioned the industry’s rush toward AI and advanced analytics, arguing that foundational data governance, trust and operational focus remain the critical barriers to extracting value.
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ArticleBaggage handling trends transforming modern airport operations
International Airport Review outlines the key trends driving modern airport baggage handling, such as automation, advanced technology integration, and sustainability initiatives.
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ArticleAI-driven ground operations: lessons from Frankfurt Airport in real time
Frankfurt Airport is using AI-powered computer vision to monitor over 30 turnaround events in real time, transforming ground operations from guesswork to data-driven decision-making. Industry leaders from Fraport, zeroG Lufthansa Group and FRAAlliance reveal how collaboration, human-centred design and transparent data sharing are making AI work on Europe’s busiest aprons.
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ArticleTop airport technology trends set to shape the future of airport operations in 2026
2026 marks a pivotal year for the sector’s sustainability and digital transformation. From renewable energy microgrids and SAF infrastructure, airports are rapidly adopting technologies that promise safer operations, reduced emissions and seamless travel experiences across the global network.
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NewsAgentic AI moves from theory to operational reality at International Airport Review's Breakfast Briefing
Today at the International Airport Review breakfast briefing in London, industry leaders explored how agentic AI is moving from concept to real-world deployment, reshaping airport operations, efficiency and passenger experience.
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ReportThe Airport Leader’s Report 2026: Leading through the digital age
Access this FREE eReport offering insights on the challenges that airports are experiencing around the globe.
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ArticleFrom data lakes to decision-making: Huawei’s vision for the intelligent airport
Thomas Xu, President of Huawei’s smart Aviation Business Unit, spoke to IAR Head of Content Ian Betteridge at MWC Barcelona 2026 about breaking down silos, the AI turnaround revolution, and why the airport of the future is really a city.
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ArticleThe future of baggage screening is becoming a systems question
Ahead of their involvement in PTE World Richard Thompson of Smiths Detection explores how airports are shifting towards integrated, connected screening systems as CT, AI support and open architecture redefine security performance, throughput and resilience across checkpoints and hold baggage.
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ArticlePTE Preview: Sara Solis, Circular Economy Lead, Royal Schiphol Group
Ahead of her participation in PTE World in London, Sara Solis, Circular Economy Lead, Royal Schiphol Group explains how innovation, AI and stakeholder collaboration are turning sustainability ambition into measurable business value, while transforming airports into resource-efficient, resilient hubs.
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WebinarScaling baggage innovation for operational resilience in 2026
This webinar will explore how the industry’s most progressive airports are moving beyond mechanical constraints toward intelligent, data-led operations
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ArticlePTE PREVIEW: Doug Wycoff, Director of Digital Solutions & Innovation, Tampa International Airport
Ahead of his participation in PTE World in London, Doug Wycoff shares how Tampa Airport is using digital innovation to optimise assets, streamline passenger flows and build a proactive, data-led airport operating model.
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ArticlePTE preview: István Szabó, Managing Director & COO, Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Ahead of his involvement in PTE World, István Szabó, Managing Director & COO of Berlin Brandenburg Airport outlines how BER is maximising capacity, accelerating digital integration and preparing for an AI driven future.
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ArticleTransforming environmental document management with AI at Miami International Airport
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) Environmental team at Miami International Airport has been testing an environmental AI capability and is now moving it from a test/proof-of-concept into a production-ready “AI document search and chat” experience. Maurice Jenkins, Chief Innovation officer of Miami International Airport and Jeremy Mathurin, Director of Work ...
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ArticlePTE WORLD PREVIEW: Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, CVG Airport
Ahead of PTE World in London, speaker Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), shares his thoughts on technologies that are disrupting the aviation space and how they are being leveraged at his airport.
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ArticleThe Case for Smarter Facility Management at Airports
Recent incidents show how quickly failures in power, valves or baggage systems can escalate into airport-wide crises. Strengthening facility management can help reduce risk, improve resilience and protect the passenger experience, says Edouard Podolak – and digital technologies can help.
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ReporteReport: Airport Industry Intelligence Handbook 2026
Access this FREE eReport from International Airport Review to read about how industry leaders are tackling challenges around scaling airport operations sustainably.
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ArticlePTE PREVIEW: Fabrizio Magliocca, Director of Business Transformation, Innovation & Quality, Aeroporti di Roma
Ahead of his participation at PTE World in London, Fabrizio Magliocca, Director of Business Transformation, Innovation & Quality at Aeroporti di Roma shares how quality management, AI, predictive operations and sustainability are shaping a more connected, people-centric and resilient airport model for the decade ahead.
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ArticleThe three keys to unlocking agentic AI’s power in airports
In the run up to his participation in International Airport Review’s annual breakfast briefing, aviation innovation expert, Chris Runde of Introba, shares the areas of impact for agentic AI and the central themes of successful deployments.