At airports, Volan elevates safety by tracking ground crews, contractors, and vehicles in real time with UWB-enabled accuracy. Geofencing restricts access to high-risk areas like runways or fuel zones, while automatic alerts prevent unsafe behaviors. The system also supports regulatory compliance and fast emergency response. This ensures passenger and personnel safety while keeping operations smooth and efficient. Read our Volan blog posts below to learn more.

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Beyond Air Safety: The Hidden Challenges of Securing Airport Ground Operations

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Recent incidents have highlighted the importance of aviation safety, but securing airport ground operations presents equally critical challenges. Staffing shortages make it difficult to monitor hundreds of contractors and delivery workers daily, increasing the risk of security breaches. Advanced technologies now enable real-time monitoring, providing immediate alerts if escorted workers deviate from authorized areas, improving security without overburdening human resources. By integrating automated monitoring with human oversight, airports can enhance safety standards while addressing workforce limitations.

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From Blind Spots to Insights: How Real-Time Visibility is Transforming Operations at Airports and Warehouses

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Real-time visibility is revolutionizing operations at airports and warehouses by replacing outdated, assumption-based methods with actionable, live data. This transformative technology allows facilities to track assets like vehicles, equipment, and cargo indoors and outdoors, enabling safety, efficiency, and cost savings. Facilities that adopt these innovations can uncover inefficiencies, prevent safety incidents, and optimize processes in ways previously unattainable. As these advancements become essential for competitiveness, organizations that quickly adapt will lead the way in operational excellence.

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Innovative Technology Enhances Lone Worker Safety at Airports

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Airports increasingly recognize lone workers’ unique safety challenges within their expansive facilities, prompting a proactive approach to enhancing safety through innovative technology. Drawing inspiration from safety solutions deployed in hazardous construction sites, airports are now adopting wearable sensors and private mesh networks to swiftly detect incidents, pinpoint worker locations, and transmit critical information for a rapid response. By leveraging these cutting-edge technologies, airports aim to create a safer environment, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to worker well-being while ensuring that no worker is truly alone in case of emergencies.

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