Edinburgh Airport has introduced an AI tool, ‘Deep Turnaround,’ which aims to optimise the aircraft turnaround process and minimise delays.
Deep Turnaround is a tool developed by Aviation Solutions, a subsidiary of Schiphol Group, the airport umbrella. It uses AI algorithms, machine learning, and cameras to automatically detect the start and end times of the ground handling processes.
According to the firm, this makes it possible to predict delays.
In its announcement, the company said collaboration between airlines and ground staff, alongside the tool’s live insights, allows for proactive decision-making that was not possible before.
The tool’s rollout has started and is expected to be live at multiple stands in the first quarter of 2025.
“Innovation is a key part of our approach at Edinburgh Airport, and using AI to help improve our turnaround times is something we are very excited about,” said Peter Barnes, head of business transformation at Edinburgh Airport.
“Deep Turnaround’s system and use of technology have the potential to make our operations even more efficient, and we look forward to collaborating with our colleagues to bring this to fruition.”
Caroline Massart, director of Aviation Solutions, added, “The right insights provided by data help make airport operations more predictable.
We’re collaborating with multiple airports on Deep Turnaround, and we’re very proud and excited to add Edinburgh to our community of users.”
