Ben Gurion Airport to Test Advanced AI and Cybersecurity Systems
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel's Airports Authority will pilot advanced AI and cybersecurity systems from three local tech firms at Ben Gurion Airport. The RUNWAY 2-6 program aims to improve aviation security and operations. Corsight AI, Towerlink, and Salvador Technologies were selected to test biometric recognition, automated incident investigation, and system recovery solutions, respectively. Successful tests could lead to long-term contracts and wider adoption of Israeli innovations.
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- Three Israeli tech companies will pilot advanced security and cybersecurity systems at Ben Gurion Airport.
- The initiative is the first of its kind, opening airport facilities for real-world startup testing.
- Corsight AI will test AI-based facial recognition, Towerlink will test automated incident investigation, and Salvador Technologies will test system recovery.
- The program, RUNWAY 2-6, aims to address cyber threats and optimize terminal operations.
- Successful tests may lead to long-term contracts and integration into global civil aviation.
Israel's Airports Authority has selected three Israeli technology companies to pilot innovative security, protection, and cybersecurity systems at Ben Gurion Airport. This initiative marks the first time the authority has opened its facilities to startups for real-world testing of their developments, according to the publication C-14. The program, named RUNWAY 2-6, aims to address critical challenges in modern aviation, including cyber threats and terminal operations optimization.
Out of 42 applications, a committee chose Corsight AI, Towerlink, and Salvador Technologies. Corsight AI will test an AI-based biometric facial recognition and visual analysis system to enhance security. Towerlink will deploy technology for automated incident investigation in the control tower. Salvador Technologies will introduce a hardware solution for rapid recovery of critical operational systems following cyberattacks or technical failures.
The authority is currently coordinating test scenarios and schedules with the winning companies. Following the tests, their effectiveness will be evaluated, and the possibility of long-term contracts will be considered. The experience gained is expected to inform future program stages and the integration of Israeli innovations into global civil aviation.
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