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TAV Technologies
Orchestrating the digital airport of the future
Airports are evolving into complex, data-driven ecosystems with a high degree of stakeholder interdependency, making the ability to orchestrate seamless operations a strategic imperative. From passenger flows and baggage handling to safety, retail and ground operations, today’s airports require tightly integrated digital systems to manage increasing complexity. Positioned at the intersection of aviation operations and advanced software engineering, TAV Technologies (Türkiye) is helping airports transform into intelligent, predictive and collaborative environments.
From airport IT provider to global technology partner
TAV Technologies was established as the technology division of TAV Airports Holding, itself part of the Groupe ADP ecosystem, one of the world’s leading airport operators. Since 2005, the company has built deep expertise in airport management systems and has evolved into a global technology provider serving more than 60 airports across five continents and over 20 countries, supporting operations for more than 400 million passengers annually.
While aviation remains its core domain, the company’s capabilities extend beyond airports into sectors such as construction, healthcare, manufacturing and consultancy. Acting as an in-house software developer, ICT contractor and IT operations manager, TAV Technologies delivers turnkey integrated solutions as a master systems integrator. Its portfolio includes more than 40 commercial off-the-shelf products and a full set of aviation services.
What distinguishes TAV Technologies in a highly competitive, technology-driven market is its ability to combine operational domain expertise with end-to-end technology management. By delivering best-in-class designs and solutions with a high customer focus, the company positions itself not simply as a supplier, but as a visionary technology partner.
Software innovation as a competitive engine
In the aviation sector, operational complexity is driven by interdependent stakeholders, strict safety regulations and time-critical workflows. Software and systems innovation therefore sit at the heart of TAV Technologies’ value proposition. The company’s solutions transform operational data into actionable intelligence, enabling airports to optimise performance, improve safety and advance sustainability.
One example is its AI-driven Resource Management System (RMS), which uses advanced optimisation algorithms to allocate infrastructure and equipment efficiently. By maximising utilisation of high-cost assets such as gates, ground support equipment and staff resources, airports can significantly improve return on investment, ensure safe and sustainable working conditions and maintain high operational performance.
Another innovation under development, RampVision, applies Computer Vision to monitor aircraft turnaround activities. By offering real-time visibility into ground handling processes and detecting potential delays before they occur, the solution is expected to improve On-Time Performance and operational transparency.
Through such systems, software becomes not merely a support tool but a strategic layer that enables predictive decision-making and operational resilience.
Collaborative R&D as a catalyst for innovation
Publicly funded research programmes play a crucial role in enabling long-term innovation that may be too experimental for immediate commercial deployment. For TAV Technologies, participation in collaborative frameworks such as ITEA provides access to leading international SMEs and academic partners, and a controlled environment for testing high-risk technologies.
Within the SINTRA project, the company is advancing multimodal sensing by combining visual, acoustic and LiDAR data to enhance airport security and automatically detect anomalies such as unattended baggage or unauthorised access.
ITEA projects enable strategic synergies with industry leaders and innovative SMEs, allowing niche technologies to be integrated into a broader operational ecosystem
Its involvement in SOCFAI is helping develop a next-generation Airport Operations Control Center (AOCC). By integrating an AI-powered Collaboration Message Hub with modernised Airport Operational Databases (AODB) and RMS products, this centralised platform enables real-time collaboration and faster response to disruptions, serving as the “brain” of airport operations.
The CAPE project explores the use of AI to bridge the phygital gap in airport retail operations, focusing on critical workforce tracking, fatigue detection and service reliability to improve customer satisfaction.
Beyond technological advances, ITEA projects enable strategic synergies with industry leaders and innovative SMEs, allowing niche technologies to be integrated into a broader operational ecosystem.
From innovation to airport operations
A defining strength of the ITEA framework is its emphasis on rapid commercial exploitation. In the SOCFAI project, which still runs until September 2026, TAV Technologies has already begun live demonstrations and compliance studies with airports in its existing markets for their next-generation Airport Operations Control Center. These early engagements ensure that TAV Technology’s framework for standardised data exchange and monitoring fully aligns with operational and regulatory requirements while validating the AOCC’s impact on multi-stakeholder collaboration and resource optimisation.
By incorporating operator feedback during development, the company accelerates the transition from research outcomes to market-ready solutions.
Looking ahead, TAV Technologies is positioning itself to lead the transition toward the Autonomous Airport through several key innovation pillars:
- Agentic AI and large language models will allow airport operators to interact with complex operational li>data using natural language, making decision-making easier in high-stress environments.
- Living digital twins will simulate baggage operations and passenger flows to predict failures before they occur, moving airports from reactive management to predictive optimisation.
- Meanwhile, building on successes in projects such as SINTRA, LiDAR-based activity recognition deployed at the edge will deliver high-precision tracking while preserving passenger anonymity and privacy.
Together, these technologies aim to transform airports into predictive, self-optimising hubs capable of adapting in real time to changing conditions.
A collaborative path forward
TAV Technologies advises large organisations considering collaborative R&D initiatives such as ITEA to align research objectives directly with real operational challenges and product roadmaps. Combining the scale and domain expertise of large enterprises with the agility and innovative capacity of SMEs can significantly strengthen project outcomes. Equally important is appointing dedicated champions who can bridge research activities and business strategy to ensure that results move beyond experimentation to achieve tangible commercial impact.
As global aviation continues its digital transformation, TAV Technologies is demonstrating how software innovation, collaborative research and operational expertise can converge to shape the intelligent airports of tomorrow.
More information:
- TAV Technologies website
- TAV Technologies video
