Airport Plans to Revolutionize Global Operations

Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Cirium, a provider of aviation analytics. Through the partnership, IIAC will be able to leverage Cirium’s aviation data to conduct research on airport data technology and commercialization. The signing ceremony was attended by high-level officials, including Kim Beom-ho, IIAC Executive Vice President, and Mr. Youngsuk Chi, Director of Corporate Affairs and Asia Strategy for RELX, Cirium’s parent company.

Cirium provides aviation datasets and insights ranging from flight statuses, schedules and routes, to fleets and emissions. The company brings 115 years of experience serving a wide range of aviation stakeholders, including airlines, airports, financial institutions, government agencies, manufacturers, and technology firms.

The new partnership unlocks access to data that will accelerate IIAC’s digital transformation. With its global coverage of more than 35 million flights, Cirium’s data will empower IIAC’s second-generation in-house venture program to develop two key solutions: Simulator and MasterPlanner

Simulator: This solution will optimize allocation of facilities (such as check-in counters and security checkpoints) and workforce management by calculating passenger delays and queue times.

MasterPlanner: This solution will analyze annual facility requirements and cost-benefit ratios beneficial for new airport construction or expansion projects.

The partnership will also advance IIAC’s international collaboration efforts and expand its reach to new overseas markets.

“We hope this partnership will mark the beginning of our data-driven airport operations and development vision,” said Lee Hak-jae, President of IIAC.

“By combining Cirium’s high-quality aviation data with Incheon Airport’s technical expertise, we aim to realize our goal of operating 10 overseas airports.”