Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA) is taking a major step into the future of travel by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with SITA to explore the co-development of an AI driven, Intelligent Total Airport Management (iTAM) platform.
The platform is expected to bring real-time data, insights, and operational decisions together across the entire airport ecosystem.
As airports face tighter operating constraints and growing traveler expectations, ADA aims to build a more connected and resilient operating model that is capable of earlier disruption detection, better resource optimization, and smoother passenger journeys.
Under the MoU, both organisations will explore a shared operational data platform that integrates information from airlines, ground handlers, ATC, government agencies, and airport systems.
By using advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous workflows, it will help airports anticipate disruptions, optimise resources, and enhance safety, efficiency, and on-time performance.
It serves as a scalable foundation for end-to-end AI driven airport management and continuous improvement.
Andrew Murphy, chief information officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “This collaboration with SITA advances Abu Dhabi’s vision to be at the forefront of global innovation and digital transformation.
“By enabling Zayed International Airport to become one of the world’s first truly connected digital airports, and by powering this with iTAM at the core, we are creating a unified operational source of truth that accelerates growth and sets a new global benchmark for smart, seamless journeys.”
“Airports today work in an environment that is more complex and more interconnected than ever,” added Selim Bouri, president of MEA at SITA.
“Every operational choice affects airlines, passengers, and partners across the airport. By collaborating with Abu Dhabi Airports, we have an opportunity to co create a smarter way of working, one that uses data and intelligence to make every decision more predictable and more efficient.
“This approach supports the smooth journeys passengers expect and gives airport teams better tools to manage disruption before it escalates. Together, we can shape a model that becomes a reference point for airports globally.”
The MoU marks the beginning of a journey to jointly create capabilities that will position Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA as pioneers, shaping the next era of AI driven airport operations.
