The future ConOps of the aircraft turnaround

Smart Ramp brings together airlines, airports and partners to accelerate the future of aircraft turnaround. By combining innovation with real-world collaboration, the focus is on safer, more predictable and scalable ramp operations. The Smart Ramp ConOps white paper provides a shared vision of this future – where intelligent systems, automation and orchestration transform the turnaround into a seamlessly coordinated, data-driven operation.
Whitepaper
Smart Ramp
Discover our take on the future of aircraft turnaround.
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The ambition of turnaround process
Smart Ramp is an open innovation program co-founded by nlmtd and the Future Travel Experience that brings together leading airport operators and airlines to collaboratively design, test and accelerate the future of the aircraft turnaround.
The program ambition is to create a future-ready, smart ramp ecosystem that:
- Set a new standards in efficiency
- Safety and sustainability
- Healthier and safer roles for employees
- Scalable and smarter automation and coordination

The future is not built alone, but together, through alignment, integration and shared direction.
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For inquiries contact:
Manuel van Lijf, Director Aviation
manuel@nlmtd.com





