UF researchers are using AI and digital twin technology to test simulated airport operations, aiming to reduce delays, improve efficiency and strengthen resilience The National Science Foundation-funded study simulates flights, passengers and baggage, helping airports run more smoothly from parking to takeoff Engineers from UF/IFAS are using tools typically seen when studying animal migration, ecosystems or the flow of rain Boca Raton, FL – June 9, 2026 – Airports can be frustrating.