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Aeroflot joins the Artificial Intelligence Alliance

Russian Aviaton » Friday December 13, 2024 19:18 MSK

Aeroflot will become a new member of the Artificial Intelligence Alliance (hereinafter referred to as the Alliance) following the completion of required corporate procedures. This intention was announced by the airline and the Alliance during the AI Journey international conference held in Moscow from December 11 to 13, 2024.

The airline has outlined several key areas for applying artificial intelligence (AI) to its operations. One of the most promising is the development of digital twins — specialized software that replicates key enterprise processes virtually. This technology will help analyze and optimize operations while providing a foundation for continuous machine learning.

Aeroflot’s flagship AI project is its Automated Revenue Management System (ARMS). Using neural networks, the system can predict passenger demand with high accuracy, from three days to one year in advance. This will enable the airline to maximize aircraft capacity, achieve optimal economic outcomes, and respond quickly to market changes. The expected cumulative economic impact of ARMS is estimated at no less than 3 billion rubles in the initial phase.

By joining the Alliance, Aeroflot plans to further enhance ARMS, with the goal of making it adaptable for use by other Russian airlines in the future.

Anton Matskevich, Deputy CEO for Information Technology and security at PJSC Aeroflot, stated: «Aeroflot is at the forefront of digital transformation in the Russian transport industry. We are pioneers in adopting advanced IT products and have successfully replaced foreign software with domestic solutions. The Aeroflot Group's AI Development Department is responsible for the practical and industrial use of AI. AI technologies represent the future of the digital industry, and we are fully aware of this.»

The AI Alliance, established in 2019, currently includes 12 member companies. Its broader industry club format brings together over 90 organizations, including developers and companies implementing AI across various sectors. The Alliance aims to unite key players in the AI market to address shared challenges, such as infrastructure development, self-regulation, education, workforce training, AI solution quality assessment, and fostering international relations.