AeroCloud North Star:
At AeroCloud, we empower every airport to thrive through intelligent technology, seamless operations, and people-first thinking.
Airports are critical infrastructure connecting people to what matters most—family, commerce, healthcare, education, and more. This means they require dependable, future-ready systems to operate efficiently. 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 purpose-built for airports of all sizes, we leverage advanced AI and machine learning to provide real-time insights that help operators make faster, smarter decisions. This optimizes performance, maximizes revenue, reduces delays, and significantly enhances the passenger experience.
Our commitment extends beyond technology—we partner closely with all of our customers, providing best-in-class responsive support and helping them transform data into actionable intelligence that drives operational excellence.
AeroCloud leads industry innovation 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.
This is just the beginning. We’re building the definitive all-in-one platform for airport operations, reshaping the future of aviation with technology that’s agile, integrated, and built to scale in line with the growing aviation industry.
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.
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.
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.
See how Frankfurt Airport deployed AeroCloud Optic – a computer-vision driven passenger flow monitoring solution, as part of a pilot
Palm Springs International Airport partnered with AeroCloud in 2021 to support rising passenger numbers and, sure enough, broke its record
Learn how Luton Airport improved efficiency and passenger experience with a common use passenger processing system
