Indian aviation technology company WAISL is set to showcase its airport operating system using virtual reality at the Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE) in London next month.
Visitors to the event at ExCeL London, running from 17 to 19 March, will be able to experience WAISL’s technology first-hand, following growing interest from UK and European airport operators.
The company first introduced its Airport Predictive Operating Centre (APOC), known as AeroWise, at last year’s expo. A key component of the system, called TurnWise, focuses on airside operations and is designed to improve aircraft turnaround times, boost capacity and reduce environmental impact.
TurnWise uses digital twin technology, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to track aircraft from up to 70 miles away, matching real-time flight data with airport readiness. This allows airports to plan resources earlier, manage weather disruptions more effectively and improve coordination between ground handling, fuelling, catering and baggage services.
The system is already in use at Hyderabad Airport and is currently being rolled out at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, alongside the wider AeroWise platform.
WAISL says the technology is attracting strong interest from European and British airports, many of which face capacity constraints and limited opportunities for physical expansion.
Andy Bordass, who is leading WAISL’s expansion across the UK and Europe, said the response since last year’s event had been “phenomenal”.
“Unlike many new technologies, we can point to airports where this system is already up and running and transforming operations,” he said.
He added that TurnWise helps break down traditional silos within airport operations, particularly on the airside, by integrating multiple systems into a single platform. According to WAISL, airlines using the system have reported lower gate-handling costs, fewer delays and improved passenger satisfaction.
The technology has also proven useful during periods of disruption, helping airports recover more quickly after weather-related shutdowns.
PTE is expected to attract around 10,000 visitors from 120 countries and is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading events for airport design and operations.
