Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires is using AI vision technology from Florida firm Synaptic Aviation to monitor ramps at all passenger gates across the airport.

The airport-wide deployment follows a 90-day proof of concept (PoC) period, during which Synaptic Aviation worked closely with the Ezeiza team and Argentina’s airport authorities to determine the most cyber-secure and efficient on-premises deployment approach. Synaptic Aviation tailored its deployment architecture to meet Ezeiza’s operational, security and data sovereignty requirements, resulting in a scalable model for long-term AI adoption in critical airport environments.

The full deployment includes more than 60 on-premises cameras, providing continuous visibility into ramp operations and aircraft turnaround activities. This enables airport teams to monitor critical milestones, identify process deviations and apply data-driven insights to improve safety, on-time performance and efficiency. Ezeiza intends to share the information captured by the Synaptic Aviation system with the airlines and ground handlers.

As one of the first airports in Latin America to implement airport-wide AI to improve ramp operations, Ezeiza aligned operational and safety requirements and defined evaluation metrics, demonstrating the feasibility of using AI analytics on cameras while protecting privacy and ensuring compliance with Argentine regulations.

“Throughout this project, collaboration was key,” said Mariano Bonora, IT manager at the airport. “Working alongside government stakeholders and Synaptic Aviation, we implemented a flexible on-premises model that aligns with Argentina’s data and security standards while delivering the performance we need to manage a busy international hub. The result is a system that supports our modernisation goals and strengthens the reliability of our operations.”

Sal Salman, president of Synaptic Aviation, added: “Ezeiza’s forward-thinking approach sets a strong example for how airports can adopt AI responsibly and effectively. Their leadership in building a secure, locally managed deployment shows how innovation and data sovereignty can go hand-in-hand. We’re proud to have partnered with them on a model that balances real-time performance, security and adaptability.”

Ezeiza International Airport (www.aeropuertosargentina.com/en/EZE) is Argentina’s largest and busiest international gateway, serving as the primary hub for international air travel in and out of Buenos Aires. It operates 204 daily flights on average, works with 32 passenger airlines and 15 cargo airlines, and has 36 international and 26 domestic routes.

Synaptic Aviation (www.synapticaviation.com) is a Miami-based provider of AI and computer vision software to transform airport ramp operations and enhance aviation safety, efficiency and sustainability.