FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2024
New Aviation AI Venture Unveils Industry-First Benchmark for AI Model Testing
LONDON, UK - Airside Labs, a specialised software, data, and AI experimentation startup focused on the aviation sector, officially launches today at the prestigious Royal Aeronautical Society event for AI in Airports and Air Traffic Management.
Founded by aviation technology veteran Alex Brooker, Airside Labs aims to accelerate innovation in the aviation industry by helping businesses test new technologies, validate AI performance, and achieve product-market fit faster.
"Aviation has always faced unique challenges when adopting new technologies due to its safety-critical nature and complex regulatory environment," said Alex Brooker, founder of Airside Labs. "Our mission is to bridge the gap between innovative ideas and practical implementation by providing a robust experimentation framework specifically designed for aviation use cases."
At the launch, Brooker announced the company's flagship initiative: Pre-Flight, an industry-first benchmark designed to test and evaluate AI models for aviation applications. This benchmark aims to contain hundreds of expert crafted aviation-specific challenging questions and scenarios that can determine if AI systems truly understand aviation concepts or are simply generating plausible but potentially unsafe responses.
"As AI adoption accelerates across the aviation sector, we need better ways to validate these systems before deployment," Brooker explained. "Pre-Flight allows organizations to test their AI models against aviation-specific scenarios and identify potential issues early in the development process."
Airside Labs offers a range of professional services including data analysis, software development, AI model testing, and strategic consulting for aviation businesses seeking to innovate safely and efficiently. The company specialises in conducting research and development projects that help clients validate new technologies before full-scale implementation.
The Royal Aeronautical Society's AI in Airports and ATM event, running from November 19-20, 2024, brings together industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to discuss the latest developments in aviation technology.
For more information about Airside Labs and the Pre-Flight benchmark, visit www.airsidelabs.com.
About Airside Labs
Airside Labs is a specialised software, data, and AI experimentation startup focused on the aviation sector. The company conducts innovative research and development projects, validates AI performance, and assists clients in achieving product-market fit more efficiently. Through a range of professional services including data analysis, software development, and AI model creation and testing, Airside Labs helps aviation-related businesses accelerate their innovation processes and optimise operations through data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology solutions.
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Alex Brooker
Founder, Airside Labs
