Incheon International partners with Cirium

Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) has entered enters a strategic partnership with Cirium, a global leader in aviation analytics. Through the partnership, IIAC will be able to leverage Cirium’s aviation data to conduct research on airport data technology and commercialisation. Cirium is known for its comprehensive aviation datasets and insights, ranging from flight statuses, schedules and routes, to fleets and emissions. The company brings 115 years of experience serving a wide range of aviation stakeholders, including airlines, airports, financial institutions, government agencies, manufacturers, and technology firms. The new partnership unlocks access to valuable data that will accelerate IIAC’s digital transformation. With its global coverage of more than 35 million flights, Cirium’s data will empower IIAC’s second-generation in-house venture program to develop two key solutions: Simulator and MasterPlanner Simulator: This solution will optimize allocation of facilities (such as check-in counters and security checkpoints) and workforce management by calculating passenger delays and queue times. MasterPlanner: This solution will analyze annual facility requirements and cost-benefit ratios beneficial for new airport construction or expansion projects. The partnership will also advance IIAC’s international collaboration efforts and expand its reach to new overseas markets. “We hope this partnership will mark the beginning of our data-driven airport operations and development vision,” said Lee Hak-jae, President of IIAC. “By combining Cirium’s high-quality aviation data with Incheon Airport’s technical expertise, we aim to realize our goal of operating 10 overseas airports.” Youngsuk Chi, Director of Corporate Affairs and Asia Strategy for RELX, expressed confidence in the partnership, stating, “We expect Incheon Airport and its in-house venture team to develop outstanding solutions using Cirium’s comprehensive and reliable data. We look forward to continuing our cooperation as business partners for overseas expansion.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]