On Wednesday, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced that he wants to make flying easier for everyone. He was at the launch of a new system called the Airport Predictive Operation Centre (APOC) at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. This smart system will help improve how airports work as air travel keeps increasing.
Naidu said, “With more people flying, we need better airport management. This new system is a big step forward. It will help everything run smoother.” The system is also going to be used at Delhi Airport soon.
GMR, the company that runs the airport, explained that APOC will combine all airport operations—like airside, landside, and terminal operations—into one easy-to-use system. It will use real-time data to make quick decisions, reduce interruptions, and keep things running smoothly.
In a statement, GMR said, “APOC will allow us to respond quickly to problems, giving better efficiency, safety, and happy passengers.” Naidu added that this system will save money and improve safety while flying. “We aim to make flying easier, cheaper, and more convenient. This new system fits right in with that goal. We want an easy and friendly flying experience for everyone,” he said.
Naidu emphasized that the system will help improve daily airport operations and could be copied at other airports. “It’s all about making air travel more accessible and user-friendly, and this new system supports that vision.”
He believes airports should feel like a second home. “My plan is to create 50 more airports in the next five years,” Naidu said. SGK Kishore from GMR Airports mentioned that APOC will provide more accurate data during bad weather. It will also quickly spot problems with things like escalators or elevators, allowing the airport staff to fix them before passengers notice. The system will also help keep the airport safe by alerting staff to any unusual situations.
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