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Sumitomo Corporation Launches AI-Powered Equipment Maintenance and Inspection ...
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Sumitomo Corporation has launched an AI-driven demonstration project collaborating with 19 Japanese airports to automate equipment maintenance, inspections, and airport operations using drone and autonomous vehicle data transmitted over local 5G networks. The project seeks to reduce inspection manpower by 30-50% and optimise operations such as aircraft handling and ground vehicle use, aiming for wide industry adoption.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You face a new openness in shared digital infrastructure across airports that cuts facility maintenance costs and manpower sharply. Now is the time to connect with airports aiming to deploy AI inspection tools and 5G-enabled operations to secure early partnerships and shape evolving standards.
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