Aviation Operations
Navigate Your Airport with AI-Powered Data Insights
Modern airports deal with a massive amount of information, but it is often stuck in different systems that do not talk to each other. DataBuilders helps you bridge those gaps using FME, the world’s leading no-code platform for connecting and transforming complex spatial data. As a dedicated partner and expert reseller, we make it easy to bring all your information together so you can harness airport intelligence to cut costs and run a more efficient operation.
It’s More Than Possible, it’s Proven
This approach is a reality for major global hubs
For instance, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) uses FME to deliver real-time data that streamlines how they manage assets and meet the ever-changing demands of their passengers.
Airports and Aviation Use Cases
Discover how airports and aviation simplify complex infrastructure management, boost passenger experience, and find success with FME.
Smart Indoor Mapping and Wayfinding
Helping passengers navigate your terminal should not be a technical nightmare. FME allows you to easily take existing CAD, BIM, and GIS files and turn them into standard indoor map formats like IMDF or ArcGIS Indoors. By setting up automated workflows, the system can detect infrastructure changes, like a new security gate or a renovation, and update your maps instantly so navigation remains current. This technology also lets you build custom routes for specific needs, such as emergency paths, staff-only access, or accessible routes for travelers.
Digital Twins and Predictive Simulations
You can operate much smarter when you have a living, 3D model of your entire airport. By using FME to integrate BIM data and 3D modeling, you can visualise terminals, hangars, and runways to better plan for future upgrades or maintenance. These digital twins can be synchronised with real-time data from baggage tracking or aircraft turnaround to help your team make informed decisions. You can even run "what-if" scenarios to test out operational improvements in a virtual space before implementing them in the real world.
AI-Driven Crowd Management
To stop bottlenecks before they start, FME integrates data from IoT sensors like LiDAR and video analytics to monitor passenger movement in real-time. By connecting this occupancy data with your queue management systems, you can automatically alert managers when they need to shift more staff to busy security or check-in lines. Over time, analysing these historical movement patterns provides the intelligence needed to simulate emergency scenarios and plan better evacuation routes or terminal layouts.
Intelligent Infrastructure and Asset Management
Managing complex infrastructure like runway lighting, jet bridges, and HVAC systems becomes much simpler when your data is clean. FME helps by eliminating duplicate records and automatically validating information against your specific rules to ensure accuracy. You can even set up predictive maintenance alerts by analysing sensor data trends to catch equipment that might fail before a breakdown occurs. This automation also takes the headache out of safety inspections by generating the audit logs and work orders you need to stay compliant.
Automated Safety and Global Compliance
Maintaining a safe environment is easier when you can automate critical safety checks to flag obstructions to flight paths. FME also helps you meet strict regulatory standards from the FAA, ICAO, and EASA. It does this by automatically transforming your data into the required AIXM formats and validating it before you submit it, ensuring your aeronautical data management is always accurate and up to date.
Flexible Deployment and Expert Guidance
Every airport has a different IT setup, so we offer flexible deployment options that fit your specific needs, whether you want to run FME on your own servers on-premises or in the cloud. When you work with DataBuilders, you are supported by a global community of experts and a wealth of resources like the FME Academy, a comprehensive knowledge base, and instructor-led training. Our team provides personalied guidance and faster response times to help you solve your most complex data challenges.