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Groundbreaking Partnership with Leading Aviation Services Provider, Unifi, set to Improve Safety, Efficiency and Compliance

MIAMI, FL – January 12, 2022 — Synaptic Aviation launched its revolutionary Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to provide cutting edge, unprecedented visibility into ground operations for the aviation industry. In partnership with Unifi (formerly DAL Global Services (DGS)), the largest provider of aviation services in North America, the two have signed a service agreement with the goal of improving Unifi’s industry-leading safety and on-time performance facilitating efficient aviation operations and a seamless customer experience.

Synaptic Aviation’s revolutionary AI platform produces smart, usable data that tracks activity and procedural compliance from start to finish while creating a real-time log of events.  Historically, customers have been limited by the manual aspect of data gathering.  This never-before available data gives the customer control of turnaround activities allowing them to prevent avoidable service failures and become predictive over time.

“At Synaptic Aviation we are passionate about pushing the limits of AI to solve common operational challenges that ground service providers, airlines and airports face every day,”
“Our solution is pioneering and delivers results within weeks.”Juan M. Gómez, CEO, Synaptic Aviation.

Synaptic Aviation tracks thousands of flights and provides key operational information like average turn time, gate utilization, mandatory foreign object damage (FOD) prevention walks, ground power unit (GPU) connection times, jet bridge status and more.  In addition to the operational metrics being measured, Synaptic Aviation provides key compliance reports to help Unifi maintain safety measures around the aircraft.

“At Unifi, we’re always looking for ways to improve operations and safety for both our customers and employees,” said Brian Bartal, SVP of Safety for Unifi. “Synaptic Aviation provides an innovative way to further reduce human error.” The partnership focuses on improving training, follow up, compliance and meeting airline designated standards for connections and first bag out.

The AI technology minimizes avoidable disruptions and service failures while aircraft are being serviced on the ground. In addition, Synaptic Aviation improves safety and efficiency, helping to minimize injuries and create a reliable operational environment.

In a world with continued air travel challenges, advanced AI and computer vision have the capability to reduce avoidable delays, reduce CO2 emissions and lower operational costs.

“The aviation industry will never be the same,” said Gómez. “AI enables a type of visibility that gives our customers every piece of information they need to change the behaviors that cause service disruptions and unsafe working conditions. The result is a safe, reliable operation, a seamless customer experience, and an increase in customer loyalty.”

ABOUT SYNAPTIC AVIATION

Synaptic Aviation is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software company that utilizes innovative technology to serve its large and growing customer base. Based in Miami, FL, the company combines its accurate, scalable software solutions with its understanding of the aviation industry to provide its customers information to improve safety, compliance, and efficiency.  The AI-powered solutions developed and deployed by Synaptic Aviation optimize operations for airports, airlines, air cargo, and ground handling companies.

ABOUT UNIFI

Unifi is the largest aviation services provider in North America servicing more than one million flights each year. With over 20,000 valued employees across more than 200 locations, Unifi provides a full range of above and below wing services including ground handling, cabin services, passenger handling, security, facility, cargo services, ground support equipment maintenance, and more to most major US-based airlines, airports, and cargo providers. Unifi’s vision is to be the most respected company by providing an exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination, safely. Find out more at www.unifiservice.com.

ABOUT Argenbright Holdings

Argenbright Holdings is a privately held provider of workforce solutions in human capital-intensive industries headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with decades of experience in security, aviation services, and facilities services. Argenbright Holdings’ mission is to provide legendary service to their clients by delivering the personal attention expected of local service providers, as well as having strong processes, technology-driven solutions, and national reach. Find out more at www.argenbrightgroup.com.

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Feb 2024 – International Airlines Group (IAG) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – via its xBridge innovation programme – have deployed Synaptic Aviation’s computer vision, opening up a wealth of new data. IAG and PIT are both Corporate Partners of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub.

The cutting-edge technology uses Artificial Intelligence models for computer vision to monitor ramp operations via cameras stationed at a gate. They record everything that happens and feed it back to a workstation that can synthesise the data almost instantly into actionable information for airlines and airports.

Data points can include how long it takes an aircraft to park, for baggage to be loaded and unloaded, passengers deplaned and boarded, positioning of ramp crew, and more. The workstation runs the data through various modelling algorithms and then uploads it to the cloud, where airline and airport employees can access it and run analytics and reports and even watch the recorded video with graphic overlays.

Staff at PIT and IAG – parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling – have been trained on the system and are already using it to evaluate their operations.

In 2023, IAG signed a memorandum of understanding with PIT to drive the aviation industry forward by developing technological solutions to safety, customer experience and operational efficiency challenges for both airlines and airports.

“As an airline, we’re pushing the technology, but we’re really keen that the airports are joining us on that journey,” said Thomas Cannell, Program Director, Airports Automation, IAG Airports. “And that’s been something that’s quite exciting and progressive from Pittsburgh, that they want to go on that journey with us. The beauty of the technology is it’s focused on the same thing, every flight, every gate. It’s a really important starting step to revolutionising what we do on the ramp. And that’s where the benefit comes in.”

xBridge, launched in late 2020, works with both established and startup technology companies to develop tech solutions for aviation and other industries onsite at PIT. For xBridge Director Cole Wolfson, the Synaptic project is exciting because of what it could mean not just for PIT, but the aviation industry as a whole. “At xBridge, we work with companies to test new technologies not just for PIT, but also for our partners and the industry,” he said. “By testing these technologies here, we are certainly able to better understand how they can enhance our operations and passenger experience, but that’s not the only goal. More broadly, success for us is testing and demonstrating these technologies for the industry, so that they may make a significant impact far beyond Pittsburgh.”

FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit to take place in Pittsburgh, 14-16 May 2024

Learn more about robotics at the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit, taking place in Pittsburgh – the “Robotics Capital of the World” – on 14-16 May 2024.

The FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit 2024 will bring together aviation and robotics industry professionals with the primary goal of solving aviation business and operational challenges with robotics solutions. The three-day interdisciplinary series of conference sessions, workshops, robotics innovation tours, and networking opportunities will take place across the city of Pittsburgh. The workshops will be hosted at the renowned Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) – one of the top robotics and computer science universities in the world.

To meet phenomenal demand for insights and learning in this realm, the 2024 event will be open to all industry executives with a definitive focus on robotics and AI – technologies which we are convinced will reimagine the aviation sector within the next five to 10 years.

There are a total of 100 complimentary tickets available for direct employees of Airports, Airlines, Aircraft Manufacturers and Government Agencies, who must express their interest by Thursday 29 February in order to be considered for a free ticket. In addition, we have 100 tickets available for Vendors/Suppliers.

Learn more about the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit 2024

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MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Synaptic Aviation announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Direct-to-Phase II contract focused on utilizing Synaptic Aviation’s AI technology to address the most pressing challenges of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Synaptic Aviation will deploy its highly accurate, enterprise-grade AI software solution in a test environment to enable the DAF to monitor and improve upon its operational safety procedures.

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. More than 1000 projects/proposals were submitted for evaluation and less than 10% were selected for the recent Phase II round. Synaptic Aviation was selected for its disruptive approach to mitigating operational safety risks by providing its innovative AI software models which will in turn strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

“We are honored to collaborate with the United States Air Force to deliver advanced AI-based aviation technology that will bring increased efficiency and safety to the operations supporting our national security.” – Juan Gomez, Synaptic Aviation

About Synaptic Aviation
Synaptic Aviation, headquartered in Miami, Florida, is an AI software company trusted by customers in the aviation sector worldwide. Synaptic Aviation’s accurate, scalable, and proprietary AI-powered software utilizes computer vision to capture real-time information about its customers’ operations. Synaptic Aviation’s software solutions increase operational visibility and detect risks, enabling customers to elevate safety standards, improve compliance and significantly increase operational efficiency. Learn more at www.synapticaviation.com.

About Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
The AFRL is the sole organization leading the planning and execution of U.S. Air Force & U.S. Space Force science and technology programs. The AFRL orchestrates a world-wide government, industry and academia coalition in the discovery, development and delivery of a wide range of revolutionary technology. The AFRL provides leading-edge warfighting capabilities keeping air, space and cyberspace forces the world’s best. The AFRL employs 10,800 military, civilian and contractor personnel at 17 research sites, executing an annual $4B budget. For more information, visit: www.afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX
AFWERX is the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within AFRL. AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 215 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites, executing an annual $1.4B budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed 4,671 contracts worth more than $2B to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.

Disclaimer
The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

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The AI technology minimizes avoidable disruptions and service failures while aircraft are being serviced on the ground.

Synaptic Aviation launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to provide cutting edge, unprecedented visibility into ground operations for the aviation industry. In partnership with Unifi, the largest provider of aviation services in North America, the two have signed a service agreement with the goal of improving Unifi’s industry-leading safety and on-time performance, facilitating efficient aviation operations and a seamless customer experience. 

Synaptic Aviation’s AI platform produces smart, usable data that tracks activity and procedural compliance from start to finish while creating a real-time log of events. Historically, customers have been limited by the manual aspect of data gathering. This never-before available data gives the customer control of turnaround activities allowing them to prevent avoidable service failures and become predictive over time.

“At Synaptic Aviation we are passionate about pushing the limits of AI to solve common operational challenges that ground service providers, airlines and airports face every day,” said Juan M. Gómez, CEO, SynapticAviation. “Our solution is pioneering and delivers results within weeks.” 

Synaptic Aviation tracks thousands of flights and provides key operational information like average turn time, gate utilization, mandatory foreign object damage (FOD) prevention walks, ground power unit (GPU) connection times, jet bridge status and more.  In addition to the operational metrics being measured, Synaptic Aviation provides key compliance reports to help Unifi maintain safety measures around the aircraft.  “At Unifi, we’re always looking for ways to improve operations and safety for both our customers and employees,” said Brian Bartal, SVP of safety for Unifi. “Synaptic Aviation provides an innovative way to further reduce human error.”

The partnership focuses on improving training, follow up, compliance and meeting airline designated standards for connections and first bag out. The AI technology minimizes avoidable disruptions and service failures while aircraft are being serviced on the ground. In addition, Synaptic Aviation improves safety and efficiency, helping to minimize injuries and create a reliable operational environment.  In a world with continued air travel challenges, advanced AI and computer vision have the capability to reduce avoidable delays, reduce CO2 emissions and lower operational costs. “The aviation industry will never be the same,” said Gómez.  “AI enables a type of visibility that gives our customers every piece of information they need to change the behaviors that cause service disruptions and unsafe working conditions. The result is a safe, reliable operation, a seamless customer experience, and an increase in customer loyalty.”

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HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Metron Aviation, a global leader in software solutions for Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) systems, will exhibit at the Airspace World 2024 show in Geneva, Switzerland.

On Wednesday March 20, 2024, during Airspace World 2024 Metron Aviation will present a panel on – Enhanced ATM Capability Through System-to-System Integration. This panel of industry experts representing different aspects of ATM will gather to discuss the benefits and capability extension that can be realized through greater system integration. 

Metron Aviation is honored and excited to present this outstanding group of industry experts:

• Brett Fujisaki, Vice President Sales & Business Development – Metron Aviation
• Juan M. Gomez, CEO – Synaptic Aviation
• Fredrik Lindblom, Vice President, Head of Saab Thailand & Sales Director Region Asia – Saab Group
• Adam Stark, Senior Product Manager, Solutions Specialist – SITA
• Christopher Devlin, Director of Product Management – Aireon
• Moderator: Javier Alejandro Vanegas, Region Director Latin America & Caribbean Affairs – CANSO

During the tradeshow, between March 19-21, 2024, Metron Aviation invites attendees to visit Stand #J08 in Geneva to learn more about their ATM and ATFM solutions and options for onsite deployment or cloud solution delivery models.

In addition, Metron Aviation will showcase its Harmony System and Post-Operations Evaluation Tool for its primary stakeholders — airlines, airports, and air navigation service providers. Metron Aviation’s smart software enables its users to better manage the efficient use of their airspace and airport capacities while also meeting their environmental goals and mitigating impact on our ecosystem.

About Metron Aviation
Metron Aviation is a global leader in aviation software development for air navigation service providers, airlines, airports, and the U.S. Federal government. Our technical software is implemented via onsite deployment or cloud solutions in support of our primary focus — to be the global brand that delivers excellent services in the aviation industry and inspires customers through an exceptional experience.

For details, visit www.metronaviation.com

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The audio AI solution designed to accurately determine when the auxiliary power unit (APU) of an aircraft is running, adding a critical layer of efficiency to ground operations, and resulting in cost savings, CO2 reductions, and decreased noise pollution.

Synaptic Aviation, a U.S.-based technology company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the aviation industry, officially launches its latest audio AI solution designed to accurately determine when the auxiliary power unit (APU) of an aircraft is running, adding a critical layer of efficiency to ground operations, and resulting in cost savings, CO2 reductions, and decreased noise pollution.

“The addition of audio AI to our product line marks a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize and streamline ground operations,” said Sal Salman, Synaptic Aviation president and chief technology officer. “Automatically determining if the APU is running with the use of AI is a reliable and innovative way to ensure aircraft readiness.”

Increasing ground power unit (GPU) connection time to limit auxiliary power unit (APU) utilization presents a key savings opportunity. In a recent three-month study, Synaptic Aviation found that their airline client could save more than $23,000 annually at one gate by increasing GPU connection time to 84% of its available ground time, representing a considerable savings when factoring in the airline’s 35 gates at that one airport location. While benefits may vary between airlines, every customer who deploys the company’s audio AI technology to optimize APU usage can expect improved margins.

Synaptic Aviation’s cutting-edge computer vision technology, combined with advanced audio AI solutions, significantly enhances ground operations by optimizing processes, reducing turnaround times, and ensuring more precise and effective communication and safety protocols. Additionally, the data gathered by ongoing AI monitoring and analysis allows customers to consistently enhance and customize their solutions.   

“The data that we are now able to provide our customers is invaluable to their business,” continued Salman. “We can learn and adapt our solutions to meet the needs of each individual customer. The audio AI element rounds out the information that we are able to provide.”

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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Synaptic Aviation Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence solutions for the aviation industry, has rolled out its cutting-edge aviation software at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), in collaboration with Terminal One Group Association.

Revolutionizing Operations: Synaptic Aviation’s AI software delivers unprecedented insights into apron operations. Utilizing cameras positioned to observe ground operations, and powered by advanced algorithms and real-time data analytics, the technology accurately captures and disseminates, in real-time, vital information about ground service routines. The trial will verify for Terminal One Group Association and airlines operating at JFK Terminal One that the Synaptic Aviation software facilitates a seamless integration of streamlined airport processes and resource optimization.

Safety Enhancements: The trial at JFK Terminal One will also emphasize the capabilities of Synaptic Aviation’s AI technology in identifying and proactively addressing potential safety hazards. This real-world implementation serves as a cornerstone in crafting a secure environment for all airport stakeholders, at a time when safety routines on the ground are under stress from factors like labor shortages and the retirement of experienced crews.

Sustainability Improvements: As the trial unfolds, Synaptic Aviation will demonstrate how the information captured by its system can support improved sustainability at JFK Terminal One. As Synaptic Aviation’s software has proven in other airport environments, the information provided by its system can be used by Terminal One Group Association and airlines operating at JFK Terminal One to curtail carbon dioxide emissions by optimizing aircraft taxi times, reducing auxiliary power unit (APU) usage, and elevating overall ground operation efficiency—an environmentally conscious journey seamlessly aligned with sustainability goals.

Real-time Rewards for Airlines: Airlines with passenger operations at JFK Terminal One will be direct beneficiaries of Synaptic Aviation’s technology, through having direct access to real-time operational insights and predictive analytics provided by Synaptic Aviation.

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Cortney Ferretti, Marketing Director, Synaptic Aviation Inc.

cortney.ferretti@synapticaviation.com

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