Our October community forum brought together airports from across the globe to explore how technology is transforming airside permitting, safety and learning, while keeping people at the heart of every change.
Airside Non-Motorised Equipment (ANME) Permit System
When Sydney Airport first faced ramp congestion and limited storage space, one question stood out: how do you keep track of hundreds of non-motorised units operating airside, safely and efficiently?
AIRDAT CEO, Jennifer Tumbri, explained that the solution came in the form of the Airside Non-Motorised Equipment (ANME) permit system, anchored around a small orange QR label. Each label links directly to an equipment record in AIRDAT Onboard, giving Sydney’s team real-time visibility over every registered dolly, tow bar, and cart.
Final Perspective
Once the system was in place, operational transparency improved dramatically, with teams able to instantly see who owned each unit, where it was operating and whether it was compliant. A refundable deposit ensured accountability for existing fleets, without creating barriers for operators.
While adoption had some early challenges: slower uptake by a few operators and the occasional label replacement, Jennifer noted that “it’s a great example of a program that began with effort but quickly became business as usual.”