How this airliner uses new AI control center to manage over 2,000 flights

Published May 27th, 2024 - 07:34 GMT

ALBAWABA - In anticipation of increased demand during the summer months, British airliner EasyJet has just opened a state-of-the-art control center facility that is powered with artificial intelligence, according to AFP. This facility is entrusted with managing over 2,000 flights per day, the most of which are to destinations in Europe.

Integrated Control Centre (ICC), which is located near to Luton airport in the north of London, plays a pivotal role in EasyJet's operations, which include monitoring the health of passenger aircraft while they are in the air and making any necessary alterations to flights. In addition to doing real-time analysis of engines Technicians are even able to determine whether or not a toilet requires repair.
 

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Gill Baudot, the director of network control for EasyJet, shared with the media that the next summer is likely to be the busiest for the company since COVID, with over 300,000 passengers a day taking the airliner in the upcoming months. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)

In the event that an aircraft is unable to take off for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to adverse weather conditions, technical issues, or strikes, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICC) will intervene to make adjustments to the logistics. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)

EasyJet is using an artificial intelligence solution that is alike to ChatGPT in order to assist with such rapid modifications, helping workers make decisions on various scenarios, such as the most efficient way to reroute planes and redistribute personnel. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)

Although EasyJet's and the industry as a whole has suffered from staff members' lack of expertise during COVID lockdowns, Baudot points out that people will still make the ultimate judgments. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)

Members of staff work on computers in the Network Control Room inside Easyjet's new operations Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, north of London on May 22, 2024. A cutting-edge facility featuring artificial intelligence (AI) -- Easyjet's new control centre is tasked with handling about 2,000 mostly-European flights per day as the British airline eyes record summer demand. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
Members of staff work on computers in the Network Control Room inside Easyjet's new operations Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, north of London on May 22, 2024. A cutting-edge facility featuring artificial intelligence (AI) -- Easyjet's new control centre is tasked with handling about 2,000 mostly-European flights per day as the British airline eyes record summer demand. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
Members of staff work on computers in the Network Control Room inside Easyjet's new operations Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, north of London on May 22, 2024. A cutting-edge facility featuring artificial intelligence (AI) -- Easyjet's new control centre is tasked with handling about 2,000 mostly-European flights per day as the British airline eyes record summer demand. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
Members of staff work on computers in the Network Control Room inside Easyjet's new operations Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, north of London on May 22, 2024. A cutting-edge facility featuring artificial intelligence (AI) -- Easyjet's new control centre is tasked with handling about 2,000 mostly-European flights per day as the British airline eyes record summer demand. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
Members of staff work on computers in the Network Control Room inside Easyjet's new operations Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, north of London on May 22, 2024. A cutting-edge facility featuring artificial intelligence (AI) -- Easyjet's new control centre is tasked with handling about 2,000 mostly-European flights per day as the British airline eyes record summer demand. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
Gill Baudot, the director of network control for EasyJet, shared with the media that the next summer is likely to be the busiest for the company since COVID, with over 300,000 passengers a day taking the airliner in the upcoming months. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
Members of staff work on computers in the Network Control Room inside Easyjet's new operations Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, north of London on May 22, 2024. A cutting-edge facility featuring artificial intelligence (AI) -- Easyjet's new control centre is tasked with handling about 2,000 mostly-European flights per day as the British airline eyes record summer demand. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
In the event that an aircraft is unable to take off for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to adverse weather conditions, technical issues, or strikes, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICC) will intervene to make adjustments to the logistics. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
Members of staff work on computers in the Network Control Room inside Easyjet's new operations Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, north of London on May 22, 2024. A cutting-edge facility featuring artificial intelligence (AI) -- Easyjet's new control centre is tasked with handling about 2,000 mostly-European flights per day as the British airline eyes record summer demand. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
EasyJet is using an artificial intelligence solution that is alike to ChatGPT in order to assist with such rapid modifications, helping workers make decisions on various scenarios, such as the most efficient way to reroute planes and redistribute personnel. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
Members of staff work on computers in the Network Control Room inside Easyjet's new operations Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, north of London on May 22, 2024. A cutting-edge facility featuring artificial intelligence (AI) -- Easyjet's new control centre is tasked with handling about 2,000 mostly-European flights per day as the British airline eyes record summer demand. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
Although EasyJet's and the industry as a whole has suffered from staff members' lack of expertise during COVID lockdowns, Baudot points out that people will still make the ultimate judgments. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)

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