Moonware

There’s a growing push toward autonomous airfields. But autonomy can’t scale without coordination. Before robots or autonomous GSE can operate seamlessly on the ground, airfields need a central decision layer. A brain that orchestrates crews, equipment, and aircraft in real time. Today, most airports still rely on radios, whiteboards, and fragmented systems to manage complex turnarounds. That makes resilience, efficiency, and true automation nearly impossible. Hardware will evolve. Autonomy will come. But the coordination layer has to come first. That’s what we’re building with HALO.

Aviation is at an inflection point. Between supersonic travel and urban aerial ridesharing sits a future we can all be excited about. But this next chapter of aviation won’t be unlocked by OEMs alone. It demands new thinking around airspace, infrastructure, slot management, ground operations, passenger connectivity, and tail-to-tail transfers. These aren’t just new types of aircraft. They’re entirely new modes of air travel, each introducing a new layer of operational complexity. And the truth is: today’s de-facto tools are brittle. They’re already struggling to keep up with the annual growth in air travel, let alone what comes next. That’s the gap @moonware_ was founded to address. We help modernize today’s operations while laying the groundwork for what future air travel demands.

Aviation is changing, but ground operations aren’t keeping up. Moonware is rethinking ground operations with real-time intelligence and coordination, enabling faster decisions, fewer delays, and stronger control. Founders @javivr_ and @saunonmalek explain what we’re building and why it matters.

Airfield operations have been left behind in aviation’s tech boom. Until now. HALO keeps flights moving with real-time visibility, automated task assignments, and streamlined workflows built for on-time turnarounds. We’re not just coordinating ground operations, we’re rethinking how airfields run. 👇 Watch the video

Airfields are some of the toughest environments for connectivity. That’s why HALO is built to keep operations running even when the signal drops. With HALO: • Ramp agents can continue performing every task without interruption, even offline • Photos and activity logs are captured and timestamped in real time • Data automatically syncs once connectivity is restored Whether online or offline, HALO keeps ground operations fully in sync, any time, any day.

We’re proud to share that Moonware has won the Digital Innovation Award at the Ground Handling International 2025 Pride of Ground Handling Awards! Thank you to the GHI team for recognizing our work in advancing digital coordination and automation across airfield operations. And of course, a huge congratulations to our team and partners who continue to drive innovation on the ground. Read more: bit.ly/3LWoz1o #GHIAnnual #PrideofGroundHandling #GroundHandling #Innovation #POGHAwards

Clear communication, without the clutter ✈️ In this video, our VP of Customer Operations, Cecilia Guillen, explains how HALO’s built-in chat feature streamlines ground operations. HALO automatically creates a dedicated chat for every turnaround, connecting only the crew assigned to that flight. No more juggling third-party apps that sit outside of task assignments and airfield events, just one platform where communication and operations stay in sync. This is how we’re helping airfields move faster, safer, and smarter.

Moonware is heading to Lisbon next week for the World Aviation Festival! @airlinesblog Our Founder & CEO, @javivr_, will be speaking on the panel “From tarmac to take-off: future-proofing aviation infrastructure with AI, robotics, and venture capital.” Moderated by Zero Infinity Partners Partner John Kwaak, the panel will feature leaders from fellow ZIP portfolio companies including @AzaleaRobotics, Metropolis Technologies, and Opfyx. Stop by our booth to see how HALO, the world’s first Ground Traffic Control platform, is enabling faster turnarounds, reducing delays, and building the operating layer for the next generation of air travel. #WorldAviationFestival #AviationFest #WAF2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Stuart Oran to Moonware’s Advisory Board. As we take on the challenge of modernizing an entire industry, Stuart’s decades of leadership in aviation will be an incredible asset in shaping our path forward.

Jack Cruzan, our Lead Software Test Engineer, works everywhere from the airfield to the codebase. Whether he’s testing HALO on-site with clients, writing automation tests, or building tools, his goal is to ensure only the highest-quality software reaches airlines and airports worldwide. The best part for Jack? Seeing HALO in action with the teams who rely on it.

We’re excited to share that Mark Busalacchi is joining Moonware as our new VP of Sales. With over 40 years of experience in aviation, Mark has built and scaled operations across major domestic and international airports. He most recently served as VP of Sales & Marketing at Swissport, where he led business development across the U.S. and Canada for more than a decade. At Moonware, he will lead our commercial efforts and help expand the reach of our mission to modernize airfield operations. bit.ly/3H1vYKZ

Most airfield ground operations are still managed with pen and paper, whiteboards, and spreadsheets. This approach once made sense, but it now needs an upgrade. Today, technology can make task assignments more seamless and accurate. Live Roster is a core feature of Moonware’s HALO platform, built to automate and optimize resource allocation. By analyzing real-time flight data, crew shifts, and certifications, it ensures the right team is deployed for every turnaround. The result: faster coordination and more efficient operations.

We’re excited to welcome Christina Doolan, UX Designer, to Moonware! Christina is passionate about creating design that connects, and will be helping shape Moonware’s visual and digital presence as we scale. A recent USC grad, she brings a mix of UX/UI, graphic design, and digital strategy experience to the team. Read more: buff.ly/yKiIGWg

@moonware_, a leader in automated airfield operations, will test its Ground Traffic Control platform, HALO, at Tokyo Haneda (HND) with @JAL_Official_jp (JAL) and JAL Ground Service (JGS). aeronewsglobal.com/moonware-will-…

Moonware testing ground control tech in Japan asianaviation.com/moonware-testi… via @Asian Aviation

✈️ @moonware_ is live with @JAL_Official_jp at one of the world’s busiest airports, Tokyo Haneda, enabling: ✅ Real-time coordination ✅ Centralized dispatch & tracking ✅ Smarter, faster decision-making on the ground 👏 to @javivr_, @saunonmalek & the @moonware_ team.

"Tokyo International Airport (HND) is one of the most dynamic and demanding airport environments in the world. Bringing HALO into this setting represents a major step in advancing how real-time decisions are made on the ground." – @javivr_ CEO of Moonware Japan Airlines and JAL Ground Service will test HALO at Tokyo International Airport (HND) as part of a broader initiative to digitize and modernize ground handling workflows. We are excited to bring real-time coordination to one of the most respected airfields in the world. Full announcement: buff.ly/jDi3qK9

We’re proud to announce the testing of HALO with @JAL_Official_jp and JAL Ground Service at Tokyo International Airport (HND)! 🌏✈️ Read the announcement at buff.ly/Gcbn6J1

The most exciting companies solve real problems, not just with flashy tech, but by rethinking how entire industries operate. At Moonware, we’re bringing automation to one of the most operationally critical and historically overlooked layers of aviation: ground operations. Airports run on tight schedules, legacy tools, and extraordinary human effort. We're here to change that. Our technology powers smarter, more efficient operations in real time. But it’s the bigger mission that drives us. We are building faster, cleaner, and more connected airfields that can support the future of global mobility. If you're excited by tough challenges with real-world consequences, and want to shape the future of aviation from the ground up, we’re hiring! Explore open roles at buff.ly/qbMkVGc

Our team had a fantastic time at @GroundHandling International Americas, connecting with industry leaders and diving into the future of ground operations. Moonware CEO @javivr_ joined the Big Debate opening panel, where the discussion quickly turned to digitization, automation, and the growing role of AI in ground handling. Cecilia Guillen, Head of Business Development at Moonware, also took the stage to spotlight a critical shift: retention, not just hiring, is driving today’s staffing crisis. Events like these are where real change starts. Thank you to the GHI team for making it possible.