ADB SAFEGATE announced that it has completed the acquisition of Synaptic Aviation Inc., a US-based technology company developing AI-powered computer vision solutions for aircraft turnaround and apron operations. The acquisition extends AIRSIDE 4.0®, ADB SAFEGATE's strategy for connected airside operations.
Efficient aircraft turnaround requires perfect coordination between airlines, airports, ground handlers, equipment and infrastructure. Synaptic Aviation turns live video into structured, time-stamped operational events, making the most complex phase of airport operations measurable, predictable and improvable.
Synaptic Aviation is a pioneer in AI-powered object detection software designed to improve operational efficiency and safety across the aviation industry. Founded in 2021, the company has rapidly established a strong international presence, with deployments contracted at airports across North America, Europe and Latin America.
Synaptic Aviation will join ADB SAFEGATE's APRON Business Line, bringing its technology, expertise and growing customer portfolio. Combined with ADB SAFEGATE's market-leading apron management and aircraft docking solutions, Synaptic Aviation's AI-powered capabilities will strengthen ADB SAFEGATE's ability to help airports improve turnaround performance, anticipate disruptions and coordinate resources more effectively, supporting safer, more efficient and more predictable operations.
"Synaptic Aviation adds a critical new source of operational intelligence to AIRSIDE 4.0®, helping customers improve turnaround performance today while enabling greater automation at the stand tomorrow," said Laurent Dubois, CEO of ADB SAFEGATE.
"Joining ADB SAFEGATE gives us the opportunity to apply what we have built at a much greater scale," said Sal Salman, President of Synaptic Aviation. "Our focus has always been on solving real operational problems around the aircraft. Combined with ADB SAFEGATE's airside expertise, global presence and apron solutions, our technology can help shape the next generation of intelligent airside operations."
