Assaia’s newly released 2025 AI Turnaround Report has shed light on the transformative impact of its AI technology, revealing measurable operational improvements at airports that have adopted the solution—from reduced delays to boosted gate capacity and substantial cost savings.
The report’s key findings paint a clear picture of efficiency: airports using Assaia’s platform have achieved a 25% reduction in departure delays, a 5% improvement in gate efficiency, and the ability to accommodate one additional flight per day for every 20 gates. On average, departure delays at these facilities have been trimmed to just three minutes—a stark contrast to regional benchmarks.
Europe stands out as a prime example of these gains. Airports operating Assaia’s technology reported departure delays of 12 minutes, six minutes below the regional average of 18 minutes. This translates to nearly $600 in savings per flight turnaround, amounting to more than $70 million in annual cost reductions for a large-scale airport.
North American airports have also reaped rewards. Those leveraging Assaia’s AI recorded an average departure delay of 11 minutes—one minute less than the industry average—delivering approximately $100 in savings per turnaround.
Christiaan Hen, CEO of Assaia, emphasized the urgency and value of AI in today’s aviation landscape. “Global air traffic is at record highs, yet infrastructure growth is failing to keep pace with demand,” he noted. “AI-enabled technology has become essential for boosting capacity and profitability. Right now, it’s delivering tangible results—cutting delays, increasing throughput, and enhancing the passenger experience—all without the cost or operational disruption of traditional infrastructure expansion.”
At the core of these improvements is Assaia’s AI platform, which analyzes video and operational data in real time to predict scenarios and optimize ground-handling decisions. This predictive capability enables seamless coordination across airport teams: deboarding happens faster, baggage loading starts earlier, and ground operations run more smoothly—all allowing airports to scale capacity and revenue without expanding physical infrastructure.
Looking ahead, the report forecasts even greater potential. By 2035, consistently achieving the “perfect turn”—the optimal, streamlined sequence of ground operations for each flight—could generate up to $900 million in annual gains for a major airline and between $300 million and $500 million for a large international hub airport.
“We’re witnessing a fundamental shift from reactive to predictive, optimized operations,” Hen added. “In an industry facing rising demand and constrained infrastructure, AI is the most scalable tool airports and airlines have at their disposal. If we maintain this trajectory of smarter, more streamlined operations, the industry’s gains in efficiency and value creation will be nothing short of transformative.”