T4 is the first air terminal in the Northeast to launch this innovative technology solution to improve terminal operations, enhance on-time flight performance, and improve sustainability within the terminal
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Queens, New York – November 29, 2021 – JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, today announced its partnership with Assaia International AG to launch the ApronAI Turnaround Control solution.
JFKIAT is leveraging a new artificial intelligence technology to enhance its infrastructure,
at several gates to gain full oversight over airside operations and enhance on-time performance, safety, and turnaround transparency. The Turnaround Control solution will provide real-time alerts in case of deviations from standard operating procedures, helping to identify and prevent situations potentially leading to delays or incidents, and giving JFKIAT valuable insights that will be shared with its airline partners and ground handlers. Computer vision will capture turnaround activities in real-time, using video streams, and will serve as a single source of operational data for the entire terminal community.
“We are pleased to partner with Assaia to implement the ApronAI Turnaround Control solution at T4,” said Roel Huinink, President and CEO of JFKIAT. “In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have continued to transform T4's digital ecosystem with enhanced technologies, with a focus on improving the passenger experience. This new solution will not only optimize operations and our work with our business partners, but will also help us to ensure a first-class customer experience at T4.”
In addition to bringing efficiency and transparency to airside operations, Assaia’s ApronAI technology will also contribute to JFKIAT’s sustainability initiatives at T4. JFKIAT, which has deeply ingrained sustainability into the core of its business, is implementing this technology as its latest move to integrate Terminal 4’s environmentally friendly culture across its airside operations. The system will also identify excessive usage of the auxiliary power unit (APU) in a push to lower CO2 emissions and improve air quality as well as noise levels.
“JFK Terminal 4 is an industry-leading air terminal committed to innovation, passenger’s experience, and sustainability,” said Max Diez, CEO of Assaia. “Implementation of Assaia’s ApronAI technology will help JFKIAT enhance airside operations, grow passenger’s satisfaction and support its sustainability initiatives at T4.”
About JFKIAT
JFK International Air Terminal, LLC. (JFKIAT) is the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the most active air terminals in the New York area, serving 33 international and domestic airlines with an annual passenger volume of more than 21 million travelers in 2019. Terminal 4 is the first existing airport terminal in the U.S. to receive LEED Gold certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for operations and maintenance. The Terminal’s expansive Retail Lounge offers an unparalleled experience for travelers with a wide range of food and beverage and retail options, from chic to upscale and from convenience stores, to electronics, accessories and gifts. Terminal 4 was the first air terminal in North America operated by a private management company. JFKIAT’s managing member is Schiphol USA Inc., a U.S. affiliate of Royal Schiphol Group.
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About Assaia International AG
Assaia is an aviation software company headquartered in Switzerland, with an office in the United States. It provides an AI-based software suite that manages and optimizes airside processes for airports, airlines, and ground handlers. To learn more, visit assaia.com.
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