March 17-19, 2026
Excel London, UK

Passenger Terminal CONFERENCE

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The Smart Ramp innovation program: reinventing ramp operations

18 Mar 2026
Technovation
IAG and NLMTD (Unlimited) will present the successful Smart Ramp program. This cooperation between IAG, KLM, ANA, Schiphol Airport, Washington Airports and Miami Airports is reinventing the turnaround process through a collaborative innovation program. IAG will present the results of trials at five airports around the world: AI turnaround, auto stand entry guidance, auto FOD detection and auto passenger boarding bridges. NLMTD will present the results of the Smart Ramp program, which brings together leading aviation partners to execute a joint innovation roadmap.
  • Results of four different technology pilots executed by IAG around the world: AI turnaround, auto stand entry guidance, auto FOD detection, auto PBB
  • Results of tech pilots executed by ANA, KLM, Schiphol, Washington Airport, Miami Airport as part of the Smart Ramp program
  • The results of the collaborative innovation program
  • How to accelerate innovation in a risk-averse aviation industry
  • The vision of the future of ramp operations by leading airports and airlines
Speakers
Manuel van Lijf, director - travel and transportation - NLMTD (Unlimited)
Harvey Tate, head of airport innovation - IAG

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