MIDDLEEAST TYCOON NEWS DESK: The 2024 Airport Innovation Days, hosted in Amman, offered a glimpse into the future of aviation, emphasizing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies in enhancing operational efficiency, sustainability, and passenger experience. Organized by Groupe ADP (Paris), TAV Airports (Ankara), and Jordan’s Airport International Group (AIG), the event highlighted the evolution of airports toward next-generation solutions.
The competition provided a platform for transportation and aviation start-ups to showcase their innovations and connect with investors. Start-ups presented their solutions in a one-day pitch event, with the first session held in Ankara on October 25, followed by Amman, and concluding in Paris on December 4.
AIG CEO Nicolas Deviller emphasized QAIA’s achievements, including a 4-Star rating from SKYTRAX and the “Seal of Excellence” from the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence. The event focused on four key areas: green airports, passenger experience, airport operations, and innovation. Panel discussions explored AI’s role in shaping air travel’s future. QAIA is also the region’s first carbon-neutral airport, a leader in environmental sustainability.
