The UK's first "Connected Airport Living Lab" has been established thanks to a collaboration between Glasgow Airport and innovation accelerator Connected Places Catapult. The multi-year agreement will result in a variety of experiments and demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies at the airport as it continues to grow its passenger volume and fulfil the obligations set forth in its Sustainability Strategy.
GLOGlasgow Airport has teamed up with Connected Places Catapult to launch the UK’s first ‘Connected Airport Living Lab’, which will showcase various innovative technologies designed to enhance passenger experience and freight management. The initiative will host several demonstrations and trials of these cutting-edge technologies, including the electrification of flight, the use of hydrogen, automation data analytics and multi-modal connected surface-level access. The project is part of Glasgow Airport’s effort to balance economic and social benefits with its sustainability commitments. The collaboration will also support existing projects, such as the airport and Catapult’s involvement with CAELUS, which aims to create the first national drone network in Scotland. The partnership between the two entities intends to transform the airport into a highly innovative net zero place that will support regional growth, job creation and skills development.
