Indian technology company WAISL is set to turn heads at this year’s PTE World (March 17-19) in London, UK, by giving visitors the chance to experience its airport operating system through virtual reality.
WAISL introduced its Airport Predictive Operations Command Centre, known as Aerowise, at PTE World last year. Since then, the technology – particularly its airside module, Turnwise – has attracted significant interest from airport operators.
Turnwise has impressed operators with its ability to drive efficiencies, increase capacity by improving aircraft turnaround times, reduce environmental impact through more efficient taxiing, and deliver cost savings.
The system has already proven its value at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and is now being installed at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport as part of a wider Aerowise deployment.
European and UK airports have shown growing interest in Turnwise as they face increasing pressure to extract more capacity from existing infrastructure, often without the option of physical expansion.
Senior figures from WAISL – which has an office in London – will attend PTE World in March in the UK to discuss Turnwise and the company’s Unified Total Airside Management (UTAM) system.
Leading the rollout of the technology in the UK and Europe is industry veteran Andy Bordass.
“The reception of Aerowise since last year’s PTE World has been phenomenal. Unlike many technologies that are launched, we are able to point to systems that are already live and transforming operations,” he said.
“The Turnwise element is of particular interest to European and British airports because of ongoing capacity challenges.
“Our technology uses digital twin technology, advanced AI and the Internet of Things to identify and maximize efficiencies. It monitors incoming aircraft from up to 70 miles out, cross-referencing that data against airport readiness to support strategic planning.
“As aircraft approach, more detailed preparations can be checked. This allows resources to be allocated earlier, weather alerts to be factored in, and staff deployment to be better planned.”
Turnwise enables ground services such as fueling and catering to be organized more efficiently; ensures stands and gates are prepared; and improves baggage system readiness – while also enhancing airside safety, Bordass said.
“One of the key challenges at airports is that systems are often siloed,” he added. “Turnwise integrates multiple airside systems, allowing operators to improve flight throughput. Where it is in operation, airline feedback has been consistently positive.
“It minimizes gate-handling costs, reduces delays and delivers high passenger satisfaction. When airports face disruption – as we’ve seen this winter during cold snaps –Turnwise helps operations recover more quickly.”
WAISL will showcase the system in virtual reality at PTE World 2026, enabling visitors to see how the technology works in practice. “We believe this will help people see that they are looking into the future of airport operations,” Bordass said.
PTE World connects more than 11,000 senior airports, airlines, aviation authorities, governments and related business executives from around the world and is regarded as one of the world’s leading airport design and operations events.
With 400+ exhibitors demonstrating the latest technologies driving efficiencies across all aspects of airport operations, and 400+ leading industry speakers discussing a broad spectrum of subjects each day, fostering a free and frank exchange of world-wide interest, PTE World has established itself as the most innovative event to inspire, inform and shape the future strategic direction for those operating within this dynamic industry.
WAISL will be exhibiting at stand B90 at PTE World 2026 and is a Gold Sponsor of the event.
PTE World 2026 will take place at ExceL London on March 17-19.