The Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting on ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aviation’ held on February 15th showcased the evolving landscape of AI adoption within the aviation sector. Organised in partnership with the Netherlands Aerospace Group (NAG), the workshop aimed to spotlight practical AI applications within aviation, facilitating knowledge exchange and fostering collaboration among industry experts.

With an engaging introduction by Luca sparking discussions, the meeting featured presentations from Jan Verbeek, Partner of Knowledge Management, and Innovation at ADSE, and Bart Vredebregt, CEO and founder of Aiir Innovations. We aimed to explore practical AI applications in aviation, focusing on business implications. We discussed strategies for leveraging AI to enhance organisational capabilities, boost productivity, and stay competitive.

Unified’s AI focus
Unified International’s AI-focused approach revolves around transforming work dynamics and organisational structures, tailored to aviation needs, by offering strategic analysis, opportunity identification, and comprehensive support services. Additionally, we are looking into data strategy management, ethical AI consultation, and comprehensive business case development, fostering potential partnerships for enhanced capabilities, all aimed at boosting productivity, enhancing decision-making, and streamlining tasks within high-value, low-creativity areas.

Diverse approaches
During the meeting, it was observed that companies exhibit diverse approaches to AI adoption. While some sell specialised AI tools without fully utilising AI to enhance organisational capabilities, others, including mid-sized companies, are implementing AI initiatives, even if their core products aren’t AI-based. Large organizations, focusing on digital transformation, express interest in integrating AI but face uncertainty regarding implementation.

This collaboration with NAG offers Unified International a platform to engage with peers, share insights, and drive AI adoption in aviation effectively. NAG serves as a hub for Dutch aviation companies, facilitating alignment on standards, sharing experiences, articulating needs for new protocols, and interacting with AI tool providers compliant with aviation regulations.

Next meetings Excited to delve deeper into AI’s potential? Join the next SIG AI’s future meetings! The SIG will meet three times a year.

Contact Wilma Pronk at wilma.pronk@nag.aero for more information.