Airport Assets

Connecting airport assets can be truly transformational, enabling real-time visibility, control, and optimization of critical operations. From baggage handling and ground support equipment to HVAC systems and runway lighting, connected assets provide rich, continuous data that empowers airports to predict maintenance needs, streamline resource allocation, and respond to disruptions faster. This shift from reactive to proactive management improves uptime, reduces costs, and enhances safety across the airside and landside environments.

Beyond operational efficiency, connected airport infrastructure lays the foundation for smarter, more responsive passenger experiences. Real-time data from tugs, gates, and terminal systems allows for dynamic scheduling and coordination, reducing turnaround times and flight delays. Airports can integrate these insights with passenger flow and security data to create smoother journeys, improve sustainability through energy optimization, and ultimately future-proof their infrastructure for increasing passenger volumes and environmental pressures.

Beam Connectivity powers critical IoT solutions in four of the UK’s top airports, delivering trusted performance at the heart of the nation’s aviation infrastructure. We have demonstrated the transformational impact that secure connectivity and have major rollouts in:

  • BA Fleet Support Unit (Heathrow Airport)
  • Gatwick Airport
  • Leeds-Bradford Airport
  • Birmingham International Airport

Cybersecurity at airports is critical due to the complex mix of physical infrastructure, operational systems, and passenger data all interacting in real time. A single vulnerability in connected systems—whether in air traffic control, baggage handling, or access control—can lead to service disruption, safety risks, or data breaches. Beam Connectivity’s strong focus on cybersecurity ensures that airport IoT deployments are not only smart and efficient, but also resilient, trusted, and protected against evolving digital threats.

Common Use Cases

Airport operations have a diverse set of use cases that we can support:

  • Preconditioned air unit (PCA): Real-time fault detection and predictive maintenance

  • Ground power unit (GPU): Energy usage monitoring and automated on/off control

  • Passenger boarding bridge (PBB): Usage tracking and remote diagnostics

  • Pushback tug: Location tracking and maintenance scheduling

  • Fuel truck: Route optimization and refueling activity logging

  • De-icing vehicle: Operation monitoring and fluid usage reporting

  • HVAC systems: Smart temperature control and energy efficiency

What are the benefits to your business?

One Expert Partner

Work with a single highly-focused partner, instead of a complex and fragmented supply chain with multiple vendors.

Fast Time To Market

Build on our CVaaS platform to avoid long development times and accelerate launch by up to 24 months.

Cost Savings

Reduce the costs and headcounts associated with in-house development and ongoing maintenance expenses by relying on our specialist competencies.

Core Business

Focus your time and resources on the value-add of data which is strategically important to you, while we take care of the complex underlying engineering.

The Value Of Data

Harness connected vehicle data to deliver a seamless driving experience, ultimately fostering brand loyalty and long-term customer relationships - while leveraging data for internal strategic decisions. Our commercial team understands connectivity ROI and how to monetise data from working with several OEMs.

High Performance

Give your customers and business the market leading connected vehicle experience protecting your brand. Avoid the frustrating user experience which is often seen in today's solutions and which damages vehicle brands.

Customisation

An agile platform which evolves to your unique requirements, NOT an off-the-shelf solution.

Risk Mitigation

Reduce the risks associated with developing complex hardware and software on a market proven system.

Our Trusted Partners

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