About AeroCloud
Empowering every airport to thrive. Discover exactly how we aim to do that through our intelligent tech, seamless operations, and people-first thinking. Founded in January 2019, AeroCloud operates globally from our headquarters in the UK and the US.
See how we can transform your airport.
Leading Airports
Supporting 350 million passengers across 70+ global airports
We never underestimate the power of airports. They are a critical infrastructure that connects people to what matters most – family, commerce, healthcare, education, and more. This means that they require dependable, future-ready systems to operate efficiently. That’s where we come in. AeroCloud is solving the legacy technology problem that has held airports back for decades by delivering a modern, scalable alternative that meets the demands of today’s dynamic aviation industry.
As a cloud-native operations platform built purposefully for airports of all sizes, we leverage advanced AI and machine learning to provide real-time insights that help operators make faster, smarter decisions. You can therefore maximize revenue, reduce delays, and significantly enhance the passenger experience, leading to happier travellers and efficient airports.
Our commitment extends beyond technology. We partner closely with all of our customers to provide the best–in–class responsive support and help them transform data into actionable intelligence that drives operational excellence.
Groundbreaking solutions every airport needs
We lead industry innovations with groundbreaking solutions like AeroCloud Optic, the aviation industry’s first computer vision technology for comprehensive kerb to gate passenger flow monitoring. First piloted at Liverpool John Lennon Airport and recognized for its breakthrough commercial insights, Optic is redefining how airports understand and manage passenger movement throughout their facilities.
Today, over 70 airports worldwide, including major hubs like London Luton, Minneapolis St Paul, and Tampa International, rely on AeroCloud to support mission-critical operations serving more than 350 million passengers annually.
Our Founders
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George Richardson
Co-Founder & CEO
Driven by a relentless passion for success, George builds high-performing teams and scalable processes that catalyze business growth. His expertise spans from identifying untapped market opportunities to orchestrating commercial strategy and cultivating investor relationships, which together have created the essential conditions for AeroCloud’s success.
Drawing on his background as a professional racing driver, George infuses the business environment with some of his core sporting principles: disciplined execution, unwavering perseverance and seamless teamwork. He firmly believes that shared vision and collaborative synergy form the foundation of exceptional teams. George empowers others with the resources and guidance needed to surpass their perceived limitations and achieve extraordinary results.
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Ian Forde-Smith
Co-Founder
With a career rooted deep in airport technology, Ian brought decades of sector experience to AeroCloud’s platform architecture
As former CTO, he engineered the company’s robust SaaS platform with airports’ unique and evolving requirements at its core. Ian combined comprehensive industry understanding with innovative drive, particularly excelling in applying AI and Machine Learning to tackle complex operational challenges.
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Paul Secker
Co-Founder & Global Director of Common Use
A respected expert in Passenger Processing, Paul has more than 28 years of experience in the aviation sector. He played a pivotal role in the strategic merger between Flight Solutions and AeroCloud in 2022, bringing deep technical expertise and leadership to the team.
Now spearheading AeroCloud’s global Common Use strategy, Paul guides airports through modernization efforts that transform passenger journeys. His unparalleled industry insight and innovative vision continue to influence the evolution of airport operations worldwide.
How AeroCloud was formed
Every great partnership starts with a conversation — ours started in a coffee shop.
George and Ian were introduced through a mutual connection, at a point when both were looking for what came next. George had just stepped back from a career in professional racing, bringing with him a background in go-to-market strategy and venture capital. Ian had spent years building businesses in aviation technology, most recently selling FS Walker Hughes.
What began as a conversation quickly turned into a shared ambition. The pair started attending industry conferences together, exploring ideas across the airline space until they landed on the question that would define AeroCloud: why not take what Ian had already built, and reimagine it in the cloud?
Not long after, a chance meeting at an industry conference introduced them to Parker from ECP. Parker described the operational challenges his airport was facing every day — and made George and Ian an offer: solve it, and he’d pay for it.
They took on the challenge. And what they built became the foundation of AeroCloud.
Our Investors
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customers say
With AeroCloud Optic, we have accurate information that allows us to plan more effectively at an operational level while also helping to inform decision-making for marketing and spending per head in retail and concession environments. We’ve never been able to do this in the past – it is the holy grail of commercial activity in an airport.
