Assaia
Category: Computer Vision
AI and computer vision platform that gives airports and airlines real-time visibility into aircraft turnaround operations to improve on-time performance, safety, and sustainability. Assaia was founded in 2018. The company is led by Christiaan Hen. Based in Zurich, Switzerland. Team size: 101-500. Total funding raised: $26.6M. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include Armira Growth (lead), ADR Ventures, Alaska Star Ventures, JetBlue Technology Ventures, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), Acequia Capital, Radius Capital.
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Team size
- 101-500
- Total funding
- $26.6M
Value proposition
Uses camera-based computer vision and machine learning to convert live apron video into real-time operational data, reducing ground delays, improving on-time performance, and detecting safety hazards during aircraft turnarounds.
Products and solutions
ApronAI (core computer vision platform), TurnaroundControl, ResourceManager, SafetyControl, EmissionsControl, Analysis as a Service
Unique value
First-of-its-kind AI+computer vision system providing real-time, camera-based visibility across the entire apron/turnaround process, integrated with A-CDM systems for predictive off-block time.
Target customer
Airports, airlines, and ground handlers managing aircraft turnaround and apron operations
Industries served
Aviation / Airport Operations
Technology advantage
Proprietary computer vision + ML models trained on aircraft turnaround video data across dozens of major international airports, enabling accurate predictive off-block time (POBT) and automated safety violation detection at scale.
How they differentiate
Pure computer-vision-first approach (vs. sensor/manual-data competitors) delivering real-time, automated, camera-derived turnaround event data with proven KPI improvements (17% OTP increase, 5-min delay reduction, 50% decrease in unsafe behavior).
Main competitors
INFORM GmbH (GroundStar), ADB SAFEGATE (also a partner), Veovo
Key partnerships
ADB SAFEGATE (Safedock A-VDGS camera integration), SITA, Amadeus, INFORM, strategic partners include Aeroporti di Roma (ADR Ventures), Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Technology Ventures, United Airlines, IAG
Notable customers
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines, JFK International Airport (JFKIAT), Toronto Pearson (GTAA), Aeroporti di Roma, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg, Fraport
Major milestones
Founded 2018, deployed ApronAI at major global hub airports (JFK, Heathrow, Dubai, Toronto Pearson, Seattle-Tacoma), partnership with ADB SAFEGATE for integrated camera-based docking systems, Christiaan Hen appointed CEO in 2023 succeeding co-founder Max Diez, raised $26.6M Series B led by Armira Growth in December 2025.
Growth metrics
17% increase in on-time performance; 5-minute average reduction in ground delays; 50% decrease in unsafe apron behavior; ~1,500,000 kg CO2 reduction per year at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Market positioning
Category leader in AI-enabled aircraft turnaround management, deployed at major global hub airports including JFK, Heathrow, Dubai, Toronto Pearson, and Seattle-Tacoma.
Geographic focus
Global, with strong presence in North America and Europe
About Christiaan Hen
Early Assaia employee/executive who drove initial customer acquisition and customer success before being promoted to CEO in 2023, succeeding co-founder Max Diez; background includes Technische Universiteit Delft.
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Official website: https://www.assaia.com