Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced the launch of Virtual Assistant, an advanced AI-powered digital companion designed to enhance the travel experience for passengers at Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) – a Gold Sponsor of APEX FTE Asia Expo, Singapore, 11-12 November 2025 – and Storm Reply, this cutting-edge solution addresses travellers’ most pressing needs by delivering real-time information and support.
The Virtual Assistant offers passengers quick and easy access to essential travel information, accompanying them throughout their entire airport experience. Available through ADR’s WhatsApp Chatbot and the official ADR website, the new digital tool – featuring ADRYX, the official mascot of Aeroporti di Roma – keeps travellers informed at every stage of their journey, providing real-time flight updates, guidance on airport services, and personalised recommendations for a pleasant and seamless experience inside the terminals.
“From the first ‘Buongiorno’ to the final ‘Arrivederci’, we are committed to offering a smooth travel experience that blends Italian hospitality with technological innovation,” said Emanuele Calà, Senior Vice President Transformation & Technology, Aeroporti di Roma. “The Virtual Assistant marks a significant milestone in our digital transformation journey, enabling us to provide personalised support to the roughly 50 million travellers who pass through our airports each year, ensuring that their first and last moments in contact with the city are comfortable and effortless.”
The solution was developed with the expertise of the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center and Storm Reply, an AWS Premier Consulting Partner, which supported ADR in leveraging the power of generative AI to create a responsive and intuitive virtual assistant capable of understanding and responding to complex passenger queries in multiple languages.
Powered by Amazon Bedrock – AWS’ fully managed service for foundation models – and a multi-agent architecture, ADR’s Virtual Assistant delivers secure, high-quality AI-driven responses while maintaining the strict data privacy standards essential for airport operations.
“The AI-powered Assistant is a distinctive example of how artificial intelligence can seamlessly integrate into users’ everyday experiences, providing powerful yet discreet contextual support to travellers,” said Filippo Rizzante, Chief Technology Officer at Reply. “By combining multi-agent orchestration with AWS generative AI services, we enabled the Assistant to securely and efficiently manage complex real-time queries across multiple languages and contexts. Thanks to ADR’s innovative spirit, the AI-powered Assistant now enhances both operational efficiency and the passenger experience at a global high-traffic hub like Fiumicino.”
Julien Groues, VP AWS France and Europe South, commented: “The travel industry is undergoing a revolution driven by artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. Aeroporti di Roma’s Virtual Assistant demonstrates how generative AI can meaningfully transform passenger experiences. By combining ADR’s deep understanding of traveller needs with AWS’ advanced AI capabilities and Storm Reply’s implementation expertise, we have created a solution that makes navigating one of Europe’s busiest airport systems simpler and more enjoyable.”
The main features of the Virtual Assistant, which interacts naturally with ADR passengers through text or voice messages, include:
- Parking availability: travellers can check where to park their car at the airport.
- Transportation services: information about buses, taxis, and trains to and from the airport.
- Terminal services recommendations: restaurants, shops, shopping centres, and more.
- Baggage tracking: accurate information on baggage claim points and baggage status.
- Connection assistance: personalised guidance for passengers with connecting flights.
- Multilingual support: communication in multiple languages to serve Rome’s diverse international travellers.
The Virtual Assistant is now available to all passengers travelling for all the flights to and from Rome Fiumicino Airport, with additional features planned for rollout in the coming months.
