December 12, 2025
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Airports AI Alliance
Swiss-based aviation technology firm Assaia has raised US$ 26.6 million in a Series B funding round led by European investment firm Armira Growth. The financing is intended to help roll out Assaia’s AI-driven apron and turnaround management platform at airports worldwide and to support the launch of new planning tools.
Assaia’s core technology uses video and operational data to provide real-time visibility into apron operations, including aircraft turnaround processes such as deboarding, baggage handling, refuelling, boarding and pushback. The platform generates timestamps for key events, allowing airports, airlines and ground handlers to monitor progress and anticipate delays.
With the new funding, Assaia plans to expand its global footprint and to develop a new tool, StandManager, to optimise gate and stand assignments before aircraft land, improving operational predictability and resource allocation in congested or high-volume airports.
Assaia’s CEO Christiaan Hen said the investment marks “a new phase of growth” as airports and airlines increasingly explore AI to address operational challenges.
“With Armira's backing, we are accelerating the rollout of new technologies and expanding our footprint to deliver measurable value in some of the world's most complex airport environments,” said Hen.
Demand for AI-enabled ground operations systems has increased sharply as air traffic rises and airport infrastructure development struggles to keep pace.
The backing from Armira Growth and existing investors will support Assaia’s expansion into markets such as the US while strengthening its technology roadmap.
