Finavia’s AOS system wins Digital Transformation Award, Rovaniemi Airport highly commended

The Digital Transformation Award is presented annually by Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE) in cooperation with the SESAR Joint Undertaking. The award recognises a European airport that has successfully embraced digital technologies and innovative operating models to improve safety, capacity, efficiency and environmental performance.

According to the award jury, Helsinki Airport stood out with its highly mature, operationally embedded digital platform that delivers clear efficiency gains and strengthens operational resilience. The judges also highlighted the successful scaling of the solution across Finavia's airport network.

Developed by Finavia, AOS (Airport Operational Status) is a real-time situational awareness and operational management platform that brings together information from airport processes, passenger flows, baggage operations, turnaround processes, weather conditions, safety and security systems, and other operational data sources into a single view.

The system provides airport operators, airlines, ground handling companies, authorities and other airport partners with a common operational picture, supporting faster decision-making and more proactive management of disruptions.

Today, more than 7 000 users utilise AOS across Finavia's airport network. The system serves as the primary operational communication channel and supports the management of more than 2,500 operational events and incidents annually.

Over the years, the platform has evolved into a comprehensive digital backbone for airport operations. Today, AOS is used across all 20 Finavia airports, enabling standardised operational processes, shared situational awareness and efficient coordination throughout the network.

In addition to Helsinki Airport’s success, Rovaniemi Airport received a High Commendation from the ACI EUROPE judges in the Best Airport Award category for airports handling fewer than five million passengers annually.

According to the judges, Rovaniemi Airport demonstrated outstanding performance in a highly unique operating environment characterised by Arctic weather conditions, strong seasonality, dual civil and military operations, and demanding geographical circumstances. Despite these challenges, the airport has maintained high levels of passenger satisfaction while successfully managing rapid tourism growth.

“This recognition is a testament to the exceptional work carried out every day by our teams and partners in Rovaniemi. The airport has successfully balanced strong growth with operational reliability, customer experience and sustainability, even in one of Europe’s most demanding operating environments,” says Henri Hansson, Senior Vice President, Regional Airports at Finavia.