Moonware testing ground control tech in Japan

Moonware said it will test its ground traffic control platform HALO at Tokyo International Airport (HND) with Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Ground Service (JGS). The technology enhances the airline’s ability to manage ground operations at one of the world’s busiest airports. JAL and JGS will trial HALO at its local ground handling control station as part of a broader initiative to modernise and digitise ground handling workflows. The platform’s deployment will focus on improving below-wing coordination, resource management, and real-time situational awareness. “Tokyo International Airport (HND) is one of the most dynamic and demanding airport environments in the world. Working alongside JAL and JGS to bring HALO into this setting represents a significant step in advancing how real-time decisions are made on the ground,” said Javier Vidal, Moonware CEO. HALO consolidates operational inputs from across the airside, including equipment, ground crews, and schedule changes, into a centralised system that supports dynamic dispatching, live status updates, and end-to-end visibility. The platform enables real-time communication between the ground handling control station and field teams, allowing JAL and JGS to respond more effectively to disruptions and optimise asset utilisation. In adopting HALO, JAL and JGS can reduce variability in turnaround times and streamline execution of ground services. Ground activities are tracked, timestamped, and continuously fed into planning tools to support data-driven decisions and long-term process improvements. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]