Dubai Airports Set To Soar To New Heights With Ai-Powered Air Traffic Control Systems
Dubai airports are implementing AI to enhance the efficiency of their air traffic control systems. Last year, the Swedish aerospace company Saab got the Integrated Air Traffic Control Suite high-tech upgrade contract. Currently, the technology is being delivered and installed at Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (also known as Dubai World Central), Emirates Flight Academy, and the Contingency Operations Centre.
Dubai’s Journey To Air Traffic Control Excellence
The purpose of the technology is to simplify the difficult task of an air traffic controller by gathering important radar and flight information in a single location. This rollout aims to decrease the workload of air traffic controllers and enhance safety by utilizing automated devices that assist with the sequencing of departures. David Shomar, who is the vice president of civil security for Saab’s Middle East And North Africa business, shared that the technology will become operational in about a year.
On the first day of the Airport Show 2023, which is going on until Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre, a representative explained that their newly installed system pulls information from different sources. These different sources are like radars and incoming flight data and put it all in one place where a controller can work.
An emirate that receives millions of passengers annually is utilizing advanced AI to prepare for potential incidents and manage terminal traffic flow. AI is becoming an increasingly crucial tool.
At the event, Saab unveiled its Total Airport Management technology along with other air traffic solutions. The technology keeps track of the airside at the airport. This way, it can send alerts if flights are delayed and more airport staff, like immigration and customs, are required during that time.
Over the years, numerous technological advancements have greatly enhanced the efficiency of immigration processes. The technology used in these systems is biometric, and it identifies passengers by their facial and iris features. This helps to eliminate the need for passengers to wait in long queues. Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport has numerous self-check-in counters available. Dubai’s travel sector is recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the annual aviation trade show started with positive news. No doubt, with AI-powered air traffic control systems, Dubai’s airports will be able to run more efficiently and enhance decision-making capabilities.
Takeaways
With air traffic control systems run by AI, Dubai’s airports aim for the sky. This exciting combination of technologies is changing how air travel functions and bringing in a new era of efficiency, safety, and passenger happiness. By using AI, Dubai is not only making sure that air traffic control systems work well, but it is also showing the rest of the world how to be creative and innovative.
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