Case Study

Vancouver International Airport

Enhancing operational efficiency and the passenger experience

Overview

After taking over the management of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the Vancouver Airport Authority commenced work on a redevelopment plan that included the construction of a new international terminal. The terminal was to include an industry-leading Flight Information Display System that would dramatically enhance the passenger experience.

19M+

people movements per year

310,000+

flight movements per year

Up to $1M

project budget

Solution

Key features

  • 800 various display types
  • RapidAIMS – Airport Operational database installed
  • RapidFIDS – Flight Information Display Solution implemented

Delivering accurate, immediate information to passengers

The use of Rapid Digital Systems enables Vancouver International Airport to access real-time flight information, terminal data display, broadcast services and statistical analysis. Through the implementation of RapidFIDS, communications can be displayed across flights, check-in, gates, visual paging, carousels and more.

Results

Unprecedented operational efficiency

During the delivery of RapidFIDS we were engaged to deliver RapidAIMS in addition to several subsystems for the airport, including; the Gate Management System, Common Use Terminal Equipment, ACARS, Airline Systems and the Baggage Handling System. The installation of Daifuku’s integrated digital systems positioned YVR at the forefront of airport systems management technology, strategically enhancing operational efficiencies while improving the passenger experience.

800 displays
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