Real-time APU detection for more sustainable ramp operations
Despite growing pressure to meet net zero goals, many airports and airlines still lack verified data on emissions during the aircraft turnaround. Assaia’s EmissionsControl solution – on display at the expo – replaces this uncertainty with real-time data on auxiliary power unit (APU) use, providing accurate, stand-level insights into fuel burn and associated emissions.
Using thermal cameras and AI, EmissionsControl detects exactly when the APU is running. It therefore enables airports and airlines to monitor compliance with APU use regulations and take immediate corrective action to align with airport sustainability policies, without operational disruption.
In 2025, Copenhagen Airport (CPH) became the world’s first to deploy EmissionsControl across most of its stands. The system enables CPH to better understand real-world APU use patterns and lays the groundwork for future initiatives aimed at reducing emissions as part of its wider decarbonization strategy.
Insights from EmissionsControl can be integrated into airports’ sustainability platforms and operational dashboards, supporting smarter decision-making and long-term planning. As a proven, scalable solution, it positions CPH, and any airport that adopts it, as a leader in data-driven, more sustainable ground operations.
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