Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology and applications are growing exponentially across all industries. For airports, use of AI can result in improved operational efficiencies, more accurate traffic forecasting, and improved system diagnostics. While there is much interest in the possible applications of AI at airports, both the supporting technologies and possible applications are still at a nascent stage. There is much to be learned about the benefits, risks, and limitations—particularly in the areas of cyber and operational security, fact validation, legal issues, and public safety. The objectives of this research are to prepare an introduction to AI technology; conduct a state-of-the-art assessment of the AI ecosystem and technology; critique the class of tools that use AI technology; assess the benefits, risks, and transformational aspects for airports; and develop a strategic business approach and framework in which to safely integrate AI into the airport setting. Key steps in the effort will include publication of an Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) First Look report and convening an ACRP Insight Event.

• Record URL:
  http://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=5800
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded.

Language

• English

Project

• Funding: $650000
• Contract Numbers:

  Project 11-08 (25-01)

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Airport Cooperative Research Program

  Transportation Research Board
  500 Fifth Street, NW
  Washington, DC    20001

  Federal Aviation Administration

  800 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20591
• Project Managers:

  Navarrete, Joseph

• Start Date: 20240813
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport operations; Airports; Artificial intelligence; Strategic planning
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Data and Information Technology; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01926486
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
• Contract Numbers: Project 11-08 (25-01)
• Files: TRB, RIP
• Created Date: Aug 5 2024 7:19PM