AI IN MOTION

Where AI Meets Airport Innovation

As Asia-Pacific leads global aviation growth, airports are under increasing pressure to manage greater traffic volumes, operational complexity, workforce constraints, and resilience — without compromising safety or sustainability.

Technology is rapidly changing how the airside responds. Airports are moving towards a future where data and intelligent technologies enable faster, more informed decisions.

Bringing together airport operators, airlines, ground handlers, technology providers, and the entire airport community, AI in Motion @ IASEA creates an environment where partnerships are formed, investment is unlocked and the future of AI-powered airport operations takes shape.

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Airports are Investing in AI.
See What's Changing in Airport Operations

Changi Airport deployed fully driverless baggage tractors in live airside operations in January 2026, following more than 5,000 test trips. Its fleet is planned to expand to 24 autonomous tractors by 2027, alongside wider use of AI, automation and robotics to improve manpower productivity.
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) introduced an AI-powered Smart Airside Safety System in May 2026, combining computer vision, intelligent automation and centralised control to improve safety and operational visibility where aircraft and ground vehicles intersect.
Incheon International Airport’s Vision 2040 places AI at the heart of its next phase of transformation — managing everything from predictive flight operations and passenger flow management to ambitious sustainability targets. The strategy goes beyond digitalisation, positioning the airport as a hub for R&D, innovation, and the real-world deployment of next-generation technologies.

Source: ACI Asia Pacific link 1, link 2, International Airport Review

AI in Motion at a glance

Exhibition

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AI in Motion Theatre @ IASEA

Where AI and airport leaders shape the future

New in 2027: The AI in Motion Theatre is where industry leaders and innovators explore the next wave of AI, automation, intelligent systems and emerging technologies and how airports can move beyond today’s capabilities to build the connected, adaptive and future-ready airport of tomorrow.

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Meet the airports investing in AI to scale capacity, optimise operations, and build the airports of the future — smarter, safer, more resilient, and sustainable.

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The Market Opportunity

US$14.8 billion

Airports globally planned US$14.8 billion in IT spending in 2025, equivalent to 7.3% of revenue and up from 6.4% the previous year. Total airline and airport technology investment reached US$50.8 billion.

73%

of airports plan to increase AI investment over the next two years, particularly for prediction and automation.

53%

of airports already use AI for aircraft turnaround.

89%

89% of airports regard data-driven decision-making as a strategic priority. That directly supports your proposed theme of The Intelligent Airside.

And the Asia-Pacific growth story is compelling

The Asia-Pacific smart airport market is forecast to grow from approximately US$520 million in 2025 to US$1 billion by 2030, representing a 14.26% CAGR. The forecast specifically identifies ground handling systems, air/ground traffic control, communications and other smart airport technologies within the market.

The region is also expected to remain the largest contributor to global air traffic growth, with IATA forecasting passenger demand growth of 7.3% in 2026 and capacity growth of 7.1%

Source: SITA link 1, link 2, Mordor Intelligence, IATA

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