Airports are like small bustling cities, with many people and activities happening at the same time. And as the number of traveling passengers increases with each year, the work behind the scenes becomes even more complex. Every flight, refuelling, baggage load, and service request needs to be recorded and shared quickly so that teams can stay in sync.
To help manage this growing complexity, AIS has released new updates of the Airport Flight Information Display System (AFIDS) in 2025. AFIDS works as a central hub where different airport departments can access and share accurate information.
The latest AFIDS updates enhance its capabilities, integrating a more intuitive and easy-to-operate UI, significant security updates, and better performance, into a unified platform. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.
AFIDS at a Glance: What It Does and Who It Serves?
AFIDS by AIS is a core operational platform that helps airports capture, share, and manage flight-related information. It supports both ICAO and IATA formats, along with the flexibility to record in local time or Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Users include Air Traffic Controllers (ATC), aircraft refuellers, handling agents, and flight operations teams, all of whom rely on AFIDS to exchange reliable, real-time data. Keeping the information consistent across departments helps airports deliver smoother communication as well as ensure safer operations.
AFIDS Core Modules
Before we dive into all the exclusive list of new features, it is essential to know about the existing modules of AFIDS. Here are the core modules of the existing AFIDS:
Handling Agent / Airline System
Airlines and handling agents can enter information in IATA format, recorded in either local time or UTC. This keeps operations aligned with international standards.
Security Sentinel & Gate Guardian
Two solutions developed by AIS, Security Sentinel and Gate Guardian, support airport security teams in checking e-boarding passes both at check-in and boarding gates.
Apron Management System
Real-time apron management allows data entry in ICAO or IATA formats, with support for UTC or local time. This ensures that ground movement records remain consistent across systems.
Air Traffic Control Administration System
AFIDS connects directly with the Air Traffic Services environment, where most of the data flow is exchanged via the Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN).
Cash Invoicing System
AFIDS generates accurate invoices for operators by utilising live operational data and the ALDIS billing engine. This allows payments to be made directly at the airport. This reduces errors from manual processing and speeds up transactions.
Fuel Management System
AFIDS tracks Jet A1, AVGAS, and oil usage, with built-in handling of VAT for Jet A1 and AVGAS. It also allows airports to configure incentive structures for commercial agreements with fuel providers or operators.
AFIDS 2.0 – Key Updates for Smarter Airport Operations in 2025
The latest 2025 release of AFIDS adds some important and exciting improvements to how airports collect, share, and use operational data. These updates focus on making the UX and Performance more connected across different departments.
Here is a closer look at the key changes:
Unified & Dynamic Flight Processing Screens
Not every department works in the same way. To address this, AFIDS now offers dynamic and customisable flight processing screens. Teams such as handling agents, refuelling staff, or briefing officers can arrange their screens to fit their workflow.
Features like automated field completion reduce the time needed for manual entry and lower the chance of mistakes. The result is faster processing while keeping data accurate.
Migrated Modules for Undisturbed ATC and Operations
The AFIDS 2.0 has fully transitioned all core Air Traffic Control (ATC) modules to the new system. Modules like ATC login, home pages, flight processing, flight logs, forms, and button functions now run entirely within the upgraded AFIDS platform.
Rest assured, there is no disruptions or data loss during migration. All processes used by ATC teams are consistent and centralised, so users can trust that their familiar tools and workflows remain accessible and reliable.
Enhanced Performance (Faster, Smoother & Responsive)
The underlying system architecture in AFIDS 2.0 is now more powerful. So make sure to expect faster information loading, less screen lag, and smoother user interactions.
This allows our Management Teams to view, update, and confirm important flight or service details faster than ever, without a glitch. This speed is especially valuable during peak hours when immediate updates help prevent mistakes and delays.
Intuitive User Experience (UX)
User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) are vital for any digital product. As aviation businesses grow, they need reliable and simple UIs that do more than just display data. The updated AFIDS UX/UI excels in this, with a streamlined interface for clarity and ease of use across all modules: organised menus, simpler forms, and readily accessible controls, all at your disposal within a matter of clicks.
The new design helps users and operators find the information they need right away. Quick, clear access to data means fewer errors and faster responses, which are vital in the high-pressure airport environment.
Stronger Security Updates for Data Protection & Security
Modern airports handle massive amounts of data daily, making strong security absolutely essential. To address this, the latest AFIDS updates use TLS/SSL encryption with access controls to keep all data secure in transit. The system also makes it easier for administrators to manage user permissions and handle security issues.
These changes protect both operational data and passenger information, helping airports stay compliant while reducing risks from cyber threats and data breaches.
Here’s why AFIDS 2.0 makes your Airport Runway ready!
When you put all these improvements together, AFIDS 2.0 forms a robust digital backbone for airports, creating a connected airport ecosystem. This results in:
- Teams across ATC, ground services, and administration can share accurate, up-to-date data without confusion or duplication.
- Faster and simpler workflows support staff in every department, particularly when handling multiple flights at busy times.
- Security enhancements give confidence to operators and passengers that sensitive data is protected.
- With customisable processing screens, every team, from baggage handlers to supervisors, can work the way that suits them best.
AFIDS 2.0 is designed to be a flexible system which meets the current needs of operations while adapting to future operational and standard changes.
Conclusion
AFIDS 2.0 introduces four major updates to strengthen airport operations. The system now offers unified and dynamic flight processing screens that can be customised for different workflows, alongside the full migration of ATC modules to ensure uninterrupted access to essential functions. Its enhanced performance enables faster data loading and smoother interactions. While the combination of a refined user experience and stronger security measures makes information easier to handle and safer to protect. Together, these upgrades provide airports with a flexible, future-ready platform to manage growing operational demands with confidence.
As travel changes and airports grow, these upgrades give every team a solid, flexible platform to keep things moving smoothly.
Interested to know more about how the latest AFIDS update can help your airport ops?
