en.Wedoany.com Reported - KT is accelerating the commercialization of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) by leading with its artificial intelligence-based traffic management platform and 5G aviation network technology. The company plans to build a safe UAM operation system through an AI platform that supports controller decision-making and an integrated aviation communication network.

KT announced on the 15th that it will showcase core UAM technologies, including an AI-based traffic management platform and a 5G aviation network, at the "2026 Republic of Korea Drone UAM Expo" held at the Songdo Convensia in Incheon. Hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korea, this expo is the most representative domestic drone UAM exhibition. KT is operating a joint booth with members of the K-UAM One Team, including Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Engineering & Construction, Incheon International Airport Corporation, and Korean Air.

Under the theme "Safe UAM," KT will unveil the 5G aviation network, the UAM Traffic Management AI Transformation (AX) platform, traffic management simulations, and data centers. The goal is to achieve a safe and efficient operation system in a multi-vehicle simultaneous operation environment.

The core is the AI-based traffic management platform. AI analyzes trajectory, communication, and navigation data collected via the 5G aviation network in real time, preemptively detecting abnormal signs such as route deviations, irregular flights, and communication quality degradation. AI does not replace air traffic control but adopts a "Human-in-the-loop" approach to assist controllers in making final decisions. When abnormal signs are detected, AI proposes response plans for different scenarios, such as emergency responses, traffic volume adjustments, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) recommendations, for controllers to reference.

The 5G aviation network technology will also be exhibited. This technology uses network slicing to prioritize communication quality for UAM vehicles in flight and enhances aviation network construction efficiency through the self-developed SkyPath antenna. Additionally, the Dual-Link technology combining 5G and satellite communication ensures stable communication in areas with insufficient ground 5G coverage or when flight routes deviate.

Won Man-ho, Head of the KT AX Platform Division (Managing Director), stated, "To make UAM a trusted mode of transportation for the public, it is necessary to verify not only the vehicles but also the integrated operation system, including communication networks, traffic management, and information sharing. KT will build a safe UAM ecosystem based on the AI-based traffic management platform and 5G aviation network, starting with public UAM services to accelerate commercialization."