Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu has unveiled India’s first AI-powered Digital Twin platform at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad. This innovation integrates airside, landside, and terminal operations into a unified system, leveraging real-time data to enhance decision-making, minimise disruptions, and improve passenger flow. The initiative sets a new benchmark in airport management by ensuring seamless operations, enhancing safety, and elevating passenger satisfaction.
The state-of-the-art system, developed by GMR Airports, is powered by cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics. Nearly 40 IoT sensors feed real-time data into the system, allowing for predictive and prescriptive analytics that optimize airport operations. The platform also integrates multiple stakeholders, including airlines, ground handlers, and air traffic controllers, to foster collaboration and ensure efficiency.
Launching the platform, Ram Mohan Naidu emphasised the need for advanced airport management systems amid rising air traffic. He highlighted the potential of the new AI-powered system to transform civil aviation by enhancing efficiency, improving passenger experiences, cutting costs, and addressing safety concerns.
To further strengthen operations, the Airport Predictive Operation Centre (APOC) has been introduced, bringing together diverse stakeholders to create operational synergy. SGK Kishore, Executive Director-South and Chief Innovation Officer, GMR Airports, announced plans to deploy this technology at Delhi International Airport in the coming months, with a phased rollout across all GMR-operated airports.
“Our AI-enabled digital platform and APOC elevate airport operations to new heights. By integrating real-time data and advanced analytics, we’re not only reducing wait times and ensuring smooth passenger flow but also setting new standards for efficiency and safety in air travel,” Kishore added.
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The Digital Twin platform and APOC represent a significant stride in modernising Indian airports, reinforcing Hyderabad Airport’s status as a leader in adopting next-gen aviation technologies.