Vladivostok International Airport has transitioned to a Russian-made common-use airport infrastructure platform, "AIST", developed by Skolkovo Foundation resident, Neolabs.
The implementation of the platform has qualitatively improved the operation and maintenance of related production systems. By integrating the "AIST" platform with the previously installed passenger access control system, Special Control, the airport eliminated the need for additional hardware modules at boarding gates that were previously required for integration with foreign CUTE/CUPPS platforms. This has reduced costs associated with computer support, replacement, ongoing updates, and repairs — the agent now sees all necessary information on a single monitor.
Furthermore, the airport is no longer dependent on BSM telegrams — specialized files about checked baggage that it previously had to request from airlines. This information is now generated and immediately recorded by "Special Control" through the "AIST" platform itself.
The architecture of the "AIST" and "Special Control" platforms allows for the connection of a biometric data provider without requiring structural changes to the software. The gradual transition to paperless passenger processing through formal airport checks will make air travel more convenient and secure.
Winter in Krasnoyarsk — it's the crunch of snow, the nip of frost on your cheeks, pine nut jam, strong aromatic tea, and… vivid emotions and an invigorating drive from the bustling activity of continuously improving the wonderful Dmitri Hvorostovsky Airport!
Returning and immersing ourselves in this rhythm is a special pleasure, especially since this time we arrived in the heart of Siberia with two software products: audio and visual passenger information systems.
As always, we were met with interesting challenges, the highest requirements for security and software quality, and an equally high level of professionalism, dedication, and engagement from the Airport's operational departments in the project.
A completely new, modern FIDS design optimized for passenger convenience — developed by the Airport and implemented by us in "VESTNIK", a maximally thoughtful audio information architecture that allows information to reach passengers in every corner of the terminal complex, the deep integration of our software products into the architecture of the Airport's information systems, and compliance with all requirements imposed on a major aviation hub in terms of passenger information — these are just a few of the results of the fruitful collaboration on the project.