Ilya Burkin

Regional Sales Director in ADB SAFEGATE Airport Systems

Ilya Burkin has more than 20 years of experience serving the airport industry working in consulting, airport management and a leading technology companies. He is passionate about aviation, innovation and making airports better!

November 18, 2020

Data monetisation in airports – the time has come

data monetisation

Airport Council International’s most recent economic report shows a “58.4% reduction in passengers as compared to 2019” and a “60% reduction in revenues”, resulting in “an unprecedented $104.5 billion reduction in revenue for 2020”. Though some airports claim that sales per passenger “went through the roof” during the pandemic, it cannot save airports from the devastating effect of Covid-19. Airports must find ways to optimize their rigid cost base, to introduce more agile processes and generate new revenue streams.
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Ilya Burkin

Regional Sales Director in ADB SAFEGATE Airport Systems

October 13, 2020

Make social distancing work with Resource Management

ADB SAFEGATE Airport Systems - Make social distancing work with Resource Management

When COVID-19 struck, air travel almost came to a halt. Countries had to act swiftly and decisively. Strict national lockdowns and stringent travel restrictions combined with the adoption of innovative technologies such as contactless travel helped curb the spread of the pandemic across the world. But many questions linger.
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Ilya Burkin

Regional Sales Director in ADB SAFEGATE Airport Systems

September 3, 2020

Baggage collection vs. Covid-19

Baggage collection vs. Covid-19

Airports around the world are struggling to build passenger confidence in flying amid global Covid-19 pandemic. New measures, initiative and directives are implemented on a daily basis to make sure that passengers as well as airport and airlines personnel are safe. It is fascinating how much new ideas and technologies emerged within last 6 month affecting every single step of passenger journey. However there are still a space for improvement. In ADB SAFEGATE we developed a solution to avoid crowding around baggage carousels. Continue reading

Ilya Burkin

Regional Sales Director in ADB SAFEGATE Airport Systems