Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, and Thales have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionise AAHL’s airport operations and passenger experience across the country. Under this partnership, Thales has already deployed the Fly to Gate solution at seven AAHL-managed airports in India, streamlining and enhancing the journey for millions of travellers since early 2024. After extending this collaboration, AAHL has now awarded Thales an additional contract to deploy the innovative Airport Operation Control Centre (APOC) at all its airports to optimise overall airport management and enhance passenger experience securely.
The seven airports operated by AAHL are currently equipped with DigiYatra powered by Thales’ Fly to Gate solution built on advanced facial recognition technology as a secure passenger ID. In addition, Thales has been awarded to work on the design, integration, and implementation of an end-to-end APOC solution for all AAHL-managed airports. This cloud-based ‘Smart Digital Platform’ will centrally host all the necessary applications to improve overall airport management, security, and passenger experience.
The innovative APOC platform collects operational data from integrated airport sub-systems and sensors while complying with standards of privacy. This data is then intelligently processed using automation, big data analytics, and robust Artificial Intelligence algorithms. The solution will anticipate and reduce unplanned resource shortages, hence increasing predictability and global efficiency.
“We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Limited to bring innovative technology solutions to revolutionise airport operations and the passenger experience in India,” said Ashish Saraf, VP and Country Director for India, Thales.
“Our Fly to Gate biometric solution for DigiYatra and the smart Airport Operation Control Centre (APOC) will enable AAHL to streamline operations and also ensure a secure and simplified journey for millions of passengers. Together, we are committed to supporting India in its vision of becoming the largest aviation market in the world by 2047,” added Saraf. – Future Travel Experience
