21 AirportImprovement.com September 2026 FUELING specs, compliance records, inventory tracking and related documentation. • Real-Time Signals Monitoring, which connects with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and other systems to bring equipment alerts and performance data into centralized dashboards and supports trending. Clients subscribe based on the capabilities and deployment scope they need/desire, and pay associated monthly fees. The Canadian consortia opted for a multi-year agreement. “We wanted consistency in the platform,” explains Femia. “It’s not something to deploy for a year. We are in it for the long run.” SAIM has undergone NIST 800 assessment (a government requirement for cybersecurity) and received a 95% compliance rating. Currently, the company is working on SOC2 and ISO27001 certifications, which are international cybersecurity ratings. Tag Team Many physical assets, such as pumps and flow meters, are linked to their digital records in SAIM via small NFC tags. Each tag is assigned to a specific asset, allowing operators to tap with the SAIM Inspect app and immediately access the asset’s assigned tasks and other associated information. The tags, often secured with steel wiring or epoxy, are designed to withstand the temperature extremes common at airport facilities and can be quickly replaced in the field without coding or programming. Mobile devices used at fueling facilities must follow each operator’s site safety requirements and hazardous-location procedures. SAIM offers “intrinsically safe” Android phones and tablets for field use that are recommended, but not required. The SAIM Inspect app is available for authorized users with an active subscription. iPhone support is planned for 2027, pending certification for safe use around fuel-handling equipment. Lux-Boim explains that using NFC tags puts the onus on the operator to inspect assets in person, ensuring more accurate assessments and reporting. When a worker taps a tag with a handheld device, the assigned tasks are displayed. Completed work is time- stamped, inspections can be signed digitally, and records are synchronized to the web, supporting more consistent and organized documentation and visibility for both field teams and managers. For Femia and other users, the system provides accountability. “We hire a third party to do the work, and having the ability to physically track if the work is being done is key,” he says. “It gives us the assurance that the required events are being completed.” The variety of tagged items ranges widely—from fuel storage tanks, valves and meters, to hydrant system components, support vehicles and other equipment. “As long as you can measure the activity associated with that asset, you can tag it and continue to monitor it,” Femia explains. “I think we have tagged more than 4,000 unique assets so far.” While each consortium chooses which items to tag, the underlying need and utility are consistent. “Effective maintenance and capital planning start with knowing what assets you Save Time and Money • Cost Effective • Eliminate snow removal delays • Eco-friendly and energy efficient • Reduce or eliminate trucking of snow on air traffic areas • Eliminate security risks associated with trucks trecan.com ISO 9001:2015 Certified AIRPORTS PROUDLY USING TRECAN SNOWMELTERS INCLUDE: BOS | BUF | BWI | CLE | DCA | DFW | IAD | JFK | LGA MCI | MHT | MSP | PIT | YUL | YVR | YYZ SNOW Trecan Snowmelters are the industry standard for Airport snowmelting equipment.
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