FAAN eyes AI deployment in airport ops at ICAO GISS 2025

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The management team of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) recently actively participated in the 2025 International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS), in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

This year’s theme, “The Next Flight: Innovating for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” addressed critical issues facing the aviation industry and served as a platform for global stakeholders to collaborate and share best practices.

Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN’s managing director and chief executive who led the agency’s delegation, engaged in discussions on key themes, including balancing aviation growth with sustainability, leveraging AI to enhance airport operations and training, and strengthening implementation support for resource-constrained states.

Additionally, the team attended sessions on transforming digital learning in aviation training and exploring evolving strategies for a more sustainable aviation future.

Kuku also received the TRAINAIR PLUS member plaque on behalf of FAAN, and signed the FAAN-ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Manuals in the presence of Emiola Luqman, director, human resources and administration at FAAN, and Toyin Akinlade, acting general manager, training at FAAN.

In a statement, Obiageli Orah, FAAN’S spokesperson, said the achievement marks a significant advancement in the agency’s commitment to excellence in aviation training and support, noting that Abdullahi Mahmood, its director of airport operation was also part of the delegation.

“The GISS provides an invaluable opportunity for FAAN to connect with global leaders and gain insights into the latest advancements and challenges in the aviation sector,” Orah explained.

Kuku said FAAN was “particularly interested in exploring the role of AI in revolutionizing both airport operations and training and how FAAN can effectively integrate these technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability at our airports.”

FAAN’s participation in the ICAO GISS underscores its commitment to remaining at the forefront of aviation best practices and delivering world-class airport services, the agency said in a statement.

“The knowledge and insights gained from this symposium will be instrumental in shaping FAAN’s future strategies and initiatives,” Orah added.