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Digital Twins for Airports

  • Partner capgemini-logo
  • Sector Aviation & Airport Management
Digital Twins for Airports
Airports

ROI & Business Impact

Improvement in overall asset utilization

15-25%
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Reduction in total energy consumption

20-30%
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Reduction in substation maintenance costs

20-40%
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Reduction in unplanned downtime

5-10%
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Investment & Costs

  • Pilot$50,000 – $75,000
  • Full SubstationTBD
  • Multi-SubstationTBD
  • Utility-wideTBD

Investment Recovery

  • Typical payback period: 12-18 months
  • Ongoing operational savings compound annually
  • 5-year NPV: 200-400% of initial investment
Challenges

Operational Complexity in Airport Environments

Fragmented Operational Data

Critical systems operate in silos, limiting real-time visibility.

Inefficient Passenger Flow

Unpredictable queues and bottlenecks reduce throughput.

Unplanned Equipment Downtime

Baggage, HVAC, and airside systems lack predictive monitoring.

Limited Situational Awareness

Lack of unified dashboards slows response and coordination.

  • Average airport loses 2-5 hours per month to unplanned downtime
  • Unoptimized passenger flow costs 6 -10% loss of revenue annually
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Visibility Across Airside & Terminal Operations

Solution

A Unified Digital Twin for Intelligent Airport Operations

Combining 3D, IoT, and AI into a unified no-code platform that delivers a real-time operational twin for airport efficiency and resilience.

  • SOP/Manuals
  • AI/LLM Data
  • Mechanical Data
  • Geometric Data
  • Historical Data
  • IoT/MES/RPA
  • Assets/ERP
  • SOP/Manuals
  • AI/LLM Data
  • Mechanical Data
  • Geometric Data
  • Historical Data
  • IoT/MES/RPA
  • Assets/ERP
Real-Time Data Fusion

Integrates IoT, SCADA, ERP, and sensor feeds into a live operational model.

Airside & Terminal Mapping

Creates a high-fidelity 3D representation of aircraft stands, gates, and passenger zones.

Predictive Maintenance AI

Forecasts failures across baggage, HVAC, and critical airside systems.

Passenger Flow Intelligence

Identifies congestion patterns and optimizes queue and terminal movement.

Unified Command Dashboard

Provides a single interface for monitoring alerts, events, and operational KPIs.

Scenario & Risk Simulation

Test operational strategies for delays, disruptions, and capacity planning.

Our USP

Mass Accessible Process Twins

Traditional Solutions Our Breakthrough
Accessibility barrier
Siloed Solutions
Browser Application
Creation complexity
Requires 3D Designers/ Developers
No-code platform
Hardware requirements
GPU Servers ($250k-$750k)
No GPUs or heavy servers needed
Deployment time
6 to 9 Months
6 to 9 Weeks
Device limitations
PC/Desktop or specific hardware
Access on any device
Technical dependencies
Constant IT support required
Self-service platform
Annual pricing per twin
$100k-$1M
$25k-$80k
Features (1/3)

Benefits of Digital Twins for Airports

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Asset Health Monitoring

  • Equipment performance dashboards
  • Fault trend and historical analysis
  • Description

    Real-time monitoring of critical airport assets, integrating sensor data, SCADA inputs, and operational telemetry.

  • Business Impact

    Reduces unexpected failures and improves service reliability across terminal and airside systems.

  • Key Elements

    Live condition tracking, anomaly detection, and automated alert workflows.

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Predictive Maintenance of Equipment

  • Failure probability insights
  • Maintenance schedule optimization
  • Description

    AI-driven models predict failures in baggage systems, HVAC, and ground-support equipment before they occur.

  • Business Impact

    Minimizes downtime, lowers maintenance costs, and enhances overall operational resilience.

  • Key Elements

    Machine-learning forecasts, degradation patterns, and risk scoring.

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Energy Consumption Optimization

  • Real-time energy heatmaps
  • Scenario-based efficiency recommendations
  • Description

    Digital twin continuously analyzes energy usage across terminals, gates, lighting, and HVAC systems.

  • Business Impact

    Reduces energy expenditure while supporting sustainability and ESG initiatives.

  • Key Elements

    Load analytics, peak-demand forecasting, and intelligent automation controls.

Features (2/3)

Benefits of Digital Twins for Airports

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Passenger Flow Optimization

  • Queue monitoring and predictions
  • Gate and checkpoint optimization
  • Description

    Analyzes movement patterns across terminals to identify congestion, queue build-up, and passenger distribution.

  • Business Impact

    Improves throughput, reduces wait times, and enhances overall passenger experience.

  • Key Elements

    Heatmaps, flow simulations, and real-time crowd density analytics.

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Baggage Handling and Tracking

  • Real-time baggage flow visibility
  • Delay and bottleneck alerts
  • Description

    Digitalizes baggage movement with real-time belt, chute, and container tracking across the airport.

  • Business Impact

    Reduces lost baggage incidents and increases efficiency in handling and transfers.

  • Key Elements

    IoT-enabled tracking, belt performance analytics, and routing insights.

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Resource Allocation Optimization

  • Staff and equipment demand forecasting
  • Intelligent gate and stand allocation
  • Description

    Optimizes deployment of staff, vehicles, gates, and equipment based on live operational demand.

  • Business Impact

    Improves utilization, reduces operational costs, and maximizes airport capacity.

  • Key Elements

    Predictive workload models and dynamic resource scheduling.

Features (3/3)

Benefits of Digital Twins for Airports

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Runway and Taxiway Management

  • Runway/taxiway congestion detection
  • Aircraft routing and scheduling insights
  • Description

    Provides real-time visibility of aircraft movements, runway occupancy, and ground operations across airside zones.

  • Business Impact

    Enhances safety, reduces delays, and improves utilization of critical airside infrastructure.

  • Key Elements

    Movement heatmaps, operational alerts, and traffic sequencing models.

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Real-Time Dashboard for Stakeholders

  • Multi-layer operational views
  • Stakeholder-specific dashboards
  • Description

    Unifies airside, terminal, and operational telemetry into a single, role-based dashboard for decision-makers.

  • Business Impact

    Improves coordination and response times across airport operations teams and partner organizations.

  • Key Elements

    Custom KPIs, cross-system data fusion, and live event alerts.

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Emergency Scenario Simulation

  • Evacuation and crowd-movement simulations
  • Safety and contingency planning
  • Description

    Simulates emergencies such as equipment failures, congestion events, weather disruptions, and evacuation flows.

  • Business Impact

    Strengthens preparedness, reduces operational risk, and supports regulatory readiness.

  • Key Elements

    Dynamic scenario modeling and impact forecasting.

Media Mentions

Substations

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Tracxn

Top 10 Digital Twin Startups in India

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Forbes

Forbes Asia 30 Under 30

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Shark Tank

Featured in S02E28 – “Game Changers”

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USPTO

US Patent Granted till 2035

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GATES

Best Innovation Award (2024)

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TechCrunch

Featured in TC NoCode/IoT Startups

Technology Architecture

Digital Twin Platform

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