Strategic Advice

Airbiz specialise in international aviation consultancy.  Our clients include airport owners, operators, investors, airlines, government agencies and other aviation stakeholders.  The Airbiz team consists of airport and terminal planners, business analysts, aviation marketing specialists, project facilitators, simulation experts and creative strategists.

Team members are renowned for their lateral thinking resulting in innovative and cost effective outcomes.  The Airbiz team has accumulated over 30 years' experience in the aviation industry and has successfully completed over 2000 projects in 50 countries, on five continents.

Airbiz is an active contributor and World Business Partner of Airports Council International (ACI).  Airbiz is recognised globally as a specialist aviation industry advisor that delivers tailored solutions for aviation clients.

Alan Stratford and Associates (ASA) was established in 1968 and provides specialist services in air transport consultancy.    More than 200 airport and 50 airline studies have been carried out in the UK, Europe, Africa, SE Asia and Australasia.  Services provided include air traffic forecasting, airport master planning, airport privatisation studies, airport investment appraisal, airport and airline sales / due diligence and airline business plans.

Arup is a global firm of over 14,000 planners, designers, engineers and business consultants, operating from 88 offices in 33 countries. We have over 50 years’ experience in the aviation sector, gained through assignments at more than 100 airports worldwide. Significant recent commissions have included London airports, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Dublin, Istanbul, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Mexico City, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Perth, Melbourne and Auckland. In all of our work we focus on helping our clients solve today’s complex issues while planning for the future.

We seek creative operational and planning solutions that address the complex relationships between aircraft, passengers, baggage, ground transportation and cargo. We help optimise the capacity and value of existing assets, while assisting with the complex decisions of when and how to take the jump to redevelopment. The circular economy, sustainability, resilience and climate change are dominate factors in our solutions based engineering schemes within the airport environment and equally figure heavily in the surface access transport and cities based agendas.

Our aviation team provides a leading edge, comprehensive range of planning, design leadership, program management, operations, project leadership and business consultancy services, including: Airport masterplanning services relating to airport wide (airside and landside) and terminal area planning, service level definition, definition/analysis of processes for passenger flow, ground support equipment, terminal logistics and simulation modelling. Recent projects include Copenhagen, Krakow, Queenstown, Auckland, Mexico City and Istanbul airport masterplanning.

Facilities engineering and program management relating to new build and redevelopment works with airfield and terminal design projects such as Heathrow, New York, Dublin, Hong Kong, Perth. Specialist award winning airport systems advisory services (baggage systems, security, fire, lighting, cargo, information/digital systems, visualisation, auralisation and simulation tools etc ) including development of user requirements, operational processes and service levels and associated engineering / procurement management / commissioning, with recent projects at Manchester, Heathrow, Dubai and Hong Kong airports.

Operations consultancy, such as operational readiness planning and program management including development of plan of operations, scheduling and management of resourcing, training and trials, management of stakeholder relations, and organisational transformation. Recent projects include Operational Readiness at Heathrow T2, Mumbai, New York and Perth.

Corporate finance services associated with business plan development, technical due diligence on sale / acquisition and public-private partnerships such as Kansai and Itami privatisation vendor due diligence advisor. Our team employs a highly analytical approach to problem definition and solution development, based on an in-depth understanding of airport and airline operations and an appreciation of airports as commercial businesses and public assets. We deliver pragmatic solutions, directed to achieving projects that are fundable, buildable and minimise impact on operations.

atg airports is a leading global manufacturer and turnkey installation projects company for airfield lighting solutions. We are a key component in maintaining the safe and efficient airside operations at civil and military airports and airfields around the world. From our UK & USA manufacturing and production plants and in conjunction with a global network of professional AGL representatives, agents and distributors we manufacture a comprehensive FAA, ICAO approved range of airfield lighting and ancillary products. atg airports – AGL Manufactured Products Complete Range of LED & Tungsten Luminaires AGL Smart Control & Monitoring Systems CCR’s – Micro Processor Controlled LED Clearway Airfield Signs Heliport Lighting LED Obstruction Lighting Isolating Transformers & AGL Cables Vast AGL Stock & Spares Holding Dedicated Aftersales Support Teams atg airports – Project Installation Teams Global Turnkey Installation Projects Complete AGL Design & Consultancy Service AGL Civil & Construction Installation Works AGL Commissioning & Flight Testing Total Maintenance Solutions for Airfield Services Navaids & Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) AGL Photometric Testing AGL Control System Service Contracts AGL, CCR & Control System Training atg airports have delivered AGL contracts in over 110 countries for over 30 years. Our success is down to the innovative, unique and individual solutions we deliver to each of our clients. We provide a flexible and creative approach that is needed to complete many of the complex airside projects we undertake. By working together with all the airport and airfield stakeholders we deliver first class products and installation services that achieve the highest standards in the industry. atg airports Quality Assurance Our UK and USA manufacturing plants and management quality control procedures are ISO:9001:2008 compliant. atg airports is a fully approved ‘Safe Contractor Plus’ member, a scheme that only recognises and accepts companies that adopt the highest standards in Health & Safety Management Processes. We employ the latest UK HSE safety legislation that governs all our companies’ activities. Quality British Innovation & Manufacturing atg airports is the only British company to manufacture and install AGL products and systems. The most recent development is the launch of our IRIS range of luminaires that employs the latest developments in LED technology. Suitable for CAT I, II, III airfields, IRIS is setting new standards in the airfield ground lighting fixtures market by operating unrivalled reduced maintenance and enhanced reliability standards.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Working through trusted long-term partnerships we help our clients create world class airports, making air travel safer, easier and faster. We work on developments of all scales – from general aviation terminals to infrastructure at the largest global hubs.

With a commitment to technical innovation and service excellence, we engage with our clients to introduce them to new ways of thinking and new ideas within a new digital culture.

AV RATT® turnaround tool is used to electronically manage all turnaround activities, enabling you to proactively address issues and improve on time performance. Seamless integration with all other airport systems via AV A2i™ to automate timestamps be it from DCS, BRS, ACARS, Ai Cameras or other systems to provide the most accurate and real-time picture of the turnaround at all times; hence improving ground time performance and the ability to auto-predict and adhere to A-CDM T-OBT calculations. Hence benefitting the airline, airport, ground handlers and most importantly – passengers.

AV D-ICE™ enables de-icing service providers to electronically manage all de-icing events across their operations. Recording and allocating de-icing requests. Recording all activities completed, including image capture. Automatically updating the operations system. Delivering an automated anti-icing message to the aircraft flight deck.  Designed specifically for use by de-icing service providers, airlines, and airports to automate and significantly improve the efficiency of airport de-icing operations, improving bottom line profits, and reducing the customer and reputational impact of poor weather.

AV BILLING™ Billing and invoicing is automated – no more need to spend hours manually entering tasks completed. Automated capture of turn types, ancillary services, bonus and rebates as well as disbursements. Ensuring improved invoice accuracy, increased revenues and reduced debtor days; whilst enhancing the partnership between ground handlers and their airline customers.

 AV A2i™   this is Avtura’s complete airport integration architecture utilising the AV A2i™ API layer to integrate multiple data sources and systems into one seamless data lake enabling us to provide a real-time consistent look and feel across various tailored UI’s and dashboards delivered to multiple stakeholders. Allowing all stakeholders across the operation be it airlines, ground handlers, airports, or other service providers personnel to see what they need to see when they need to see it.  Right information, at the right time to the right place!

AV CLEAN™  Cabin Cleaning - improved management of the cleaning process, tailored to the Customer’s needs, to ensure a consistent approach to the cleaning process. Providing accountability and auditing of all cabin cleans including extra sanitisation processes to account for Covid-19 cleaning acceptance. Availability of a cleaning declaration code for sanitised flights including chemical type, quantity, and areas completed which can be sent to the aircraft via ACARS or EFB to provide the crew information for the destination airport.  Water Service - full management of the potable water and toilet water services, including the potable water declaration to ensure adherence to IATA Regulations, including the latest water sample lab result. Ability to monitor and record tank levels and uplift to enable the airline to benefit from weight and cost reduction. Data analytics to provide detailed information for planning purposes across flight sectors and PAX loads.

Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, is trusted by industry leaders worldwide to provide invaluable insights that drive operational excellence, revenue growth, and enhanced customer experiences.  With our cutting-edge data and analytics capabilities, we are at the forefront of accelerating digital transformation in the aviation sector.  Our mission is to empower airlines, airports, travel companies, aircraft manufacturers, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders with seamless data flow and ensuring information is readily available when and where it's needed most.

Collins Aerospace: Keeping passengers moving and operations flowing.

Collins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As a leading provider of self-service solutions, and with an enviable reputation as a master systems and communication network integrator, we understand how airports work. Airports, airlines and ground handlers around the globe rely on Collins Aerospace integrated airport solutions and our services are used by virtually all of the world’s carriers.

Airports and their passengers are constantly adapting and evolving to meet the needs of an industry where passenger traffic will grow on average more than 4 percent per year for decades to come. Collins Aerospace offers a wide range of services and solutions for modern airports and we continue to set the technical standards for the industry.

Combining our in-depth knowledge of airline IT systems and strong communications network expertise, Collins Aerospace creates integrated solutions for airports of all sizes and customers with a wide range of needs..

Self-Service Solutions

As a leading provider of self-service solutions focused on airport operational efficiency, optimized passenger facilitation and enhanced security, you can be assured of the highest level of innovation and integration from Collins Aerospace. From self-service bag drop to self-service kiosks we are innovators of seamless solutions that make the airport experience as efficient as possible.

Passenger Processing Solutions

Our passenger processing solutions make the most of IT resources and infrastructure to maximize your services. As passenger numbers grow and security requirements change frequently, airport operators are constantly working to keep lines shorter and passengers moving. With our passenger processing solutions, you can make the check-in processes faster for passengers and staff whilst attracting new airlines and routes through reduced service setup costs.

Airport Baggage Systems

Airport baggage systems can also make significant enhancements to passenger processing and must be seamless, efficient and cost-effective. Offsite, curbside, at the counter or the kiosk - it doesn't matter how you check-in, Collins Aerospace's baggage solutions lead the way. Baggage management, bag drop and baggage sorting solutions will help you reduce check-in delays and operational peaks, whilst maximizing revenue, resources and security.

Systems Integration

Our systems integration expertise means we offer robust, flexible and reliable architectures. By creating airport systems that share data and infrastructure, operations become more efficient and cost-effective. With unsurpassed industry experience, we reduce the complexities of airport integration to leverage existing investments with the best systems and technologies available and eliminate problems caused by disparate information sources.

Airport Operations Management

Gain greater control of your operations through data analysis and airport operations management. Optimizing airport operations and communications allows for greater profitability and ultimately, improves passenger processing. Enhanced airport business intelligence allows airlines and airports work to provide a seamless travel experience for the passenger, intertwining their operations to be optimally efficient, cost-effective, safe and customer-friendly.

Find out more at  www.rockwellcollins.com/airports

Egis has been providing independent consultancy alongside trusted design and engineering solutions to airport operators and the wider aviation community for over 50 years. As operators of 17 airports around the globe, and with long-standing offices in Farnborough UK, Egis experts are uniquely positioned to provide full-lifecycle advisory and engineering services to UK airports. Whether future-proofing infrastructure, ensuring operational best practice, reducing environmental impacts or consulting with stakeholders, Egis has the skills and expertise to bring projects in successfully on time and to budget.

Internationally recognised for designing smarter, greener transport infrastructure and cities, Egis also offers an inhouse expertise on urban planning, energy, water, buildings and multi-modal transport solutions.

Founded in 1998, Firstco are control and communication systems engineers, specialising in the transportation sector.  Working predominately in airports, railways and intermodal operations our clients include infrastructure owners, operators, engineering consultancies, construction contractors and systems solution providers. Our experience includes the technologies and solutions commonly grouped as Communications, Security, Operational and Control & Monitoring systems, and often referred to as IT, ICT, SAS or ELV systems.

Based in London, we now employ over 80 staff and work extensively across the UK. We have grown into an international consultancy and system integrator with projects in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and we are currently exploring expansion into Asia and America.

As systems engineers we work throughout the asset lifecycle; consulting, delivering and supporting the growing number of technologies used to automate operational people and process.

Working from strategy to operations, Firstco specify, design, deliver, commission, integrate, trial, transition, support and maintain systems. We also specialise in stakeholder, interface, requirements and assurance management which are an increasingly complex and critical part of any infrastructure programme.

By remaining product-independent, we can help our customers to select the right solutions then ensure that they are configured to achieve effective and efficient operations. Our Technical Innovation Group work with emerging technologies and solution/product suppliers to identify opportunities and business benefits for introducing new solutions into high integrity environments.

Airport Technologies

A modern airport will have more than 150 systems with constantly developing and converging technologies, which are critical to safety, security and operation. In the world of ‘big data’, airport operators require increasing interoperability to efficiently manage their sites, and their stakeholders, regulators and passengers expect and demand easy access to a greater level of real-time data. However, with increasing global security issues and the advent of cyber threats, the need for secure, robust and resilient solutions has never been greater.

As existing airports continue to expand and new airports are constructed, it is imperative that the technology systems are considered from the outset and delivered as an integral part of the overall programme. The prerequisites and interfaces with the architecture, civil engineering, baggage and M&E solutions must be managed throughout to avoid costly delays at the point when the project hands over into the live operational environment.

Firstco’s broad experience over all these technologies, and throughout the entire asset lifecycle allows for a Value Assured Engineering approach to oversee the end-to-end solution, engaging the right specialist contractors at the right time in the process, to ensure quality on-time, on-budget delivery.

Firstco’s Aviation Experience

Firstco have worked at London Heathrow Airport for 20 years and have been involved throughout the major airport development programmes and in day-to-day operations.

Development programmes include:

•       Terminal 2 and Eastern Campus – Information and Control Systems (ICS)

-       ICS Design Leadership – strategy, scope, requirements, concept

-       ICS Scheme Design – Master Systems Integrator

-       DMI (Design, Manage, Integrate) – ICS technical assurance through delivery

•       Terminal 5

-       T5 Rail & Tunnels Guidance Team – design & commissioning leadership

-       T5 Rail & Tunnels Comms and Controls – design, delivery and integration

-       Airside Road Tunnel – control systems design and project management

-       Energy Centre and Control Tower – commissioning management

•       Heathrow Express

-       Station systems, original design and build, into operation

-       Extension of systems to Terminal 5 subsurface station and tunnels      -    Support and maintenance for 15 years

Engineering and operational solutions include:

Firstco are framework suppliers for SCADA across the airport

•       HEART – utilities control and monitoring

•       Heathrow Pods – automated people movers

•       APOC – airport centralised command and control facility

•       FAMS – centralised fire alarm monitoring across all terminals

•       Campus-wide metering and energy management

•       Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)

Support and maintenance of Heathrow’s systems, including:

•       Heathrow Rail

•       Heathrow Pods

•       FAMS

EMS

In addition to our work at London Heathrow Airport, Firstco have worked on UK aviation projects including:

•       Gatwick Airport – North Terminal redevelopment, Pier 3 expansion options, airfield utilities control & monitoring

•       Manchester Airports Group – London Stansted Airport Tracked Transit System (TTS) / Automated People Mover (APM) control system, utilities monitoring

•       Birmingham Airport – Airport Operation Systems specifications

Middle East airports including:

•       UAE – Dubai International, Dubai World Central and Abu Dhabi International

•       Oman – Muscat International and Salalah airports

•       Qatar – New Doha International Airport

•       Saudi Arabia – Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh airports

•      Other GCC – Kuwait and Bahrain airports

Frazer-Nash Consultancy has many years of experience supporting leading aviation organisations who have benefitted from our asset management, analysis, assurance and simulation expertise to improve the performance, safety and reliability of their systems and infrastructure.  We combine an innovative, pragmatic approach to problem solving with advanced analytical engineering assessment techniques.

Our extensive portfolio of services includes: Safety engineering; Strategic Asset Management; Reliability/Availability engineering; Maintenance planning and optimisation; Whole Life Costing; Design and analysis of Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Control and Information systems; Baggage system simulation; Fire and blast modelling; Data analytics and Digital Twin development; Software development, Cyber Security; Project Management.

GHD is a leading technical, advisory and engineering consultancy operating in the global markets of transportation, environment, water, energy, property and buildings.  Our Aviation Service Line employs over 100 dedicated professionals with global expertise covering airside and landside infrastructure across concept, design, construction and operations. 

In the UK, we are actively involved in aviation projects at a number of airports supporting the delivery of our clients' capital and maintenance infrastructure programmes. We are interested in engaging with potential partners and suppliers to build collaborative teams in line with our client service led culture.

NATS – Advancing aviation, keeping the skies safe.

We are the UK's leading provider of air traffic control services. In a typical year pre-Covid, we handle over 2.5 million flights and 250 million passengers travelling over the UK and across the North Atlantic. If you’ve been a passenger on a commercial aircraft flying in UK airspace then it's highly likely that we’ve handled your flight.

With our experience delivering operations in one of the world’s busiest and most complex airport and airspace environments we also provide technology powered solutions to customers around the world, including airports, airlines, air traffic service providersand governments.

Park Air Systems Limited is a wholly-owned business within the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Business Sector. Park Air is the world's leading provider of VHF and UHF ground-to-air communication solutions, both for civil and defence applications. We are highly skilled in the design, development, manufacture, installation, integration and long-term support pf communication systems with over 50 years experience in ATC Systems. Dedicated research and design teams guarantee Park Air communication solutions are tailored to individual requirements ensuring flexible and dependable performance. An installed base of over 60,000 radios in over 180 countries gives Park Air a global presence and local expertise. 

Ramboll is a leading aviation consultancy with the delivery of airport facilities and infrastructure, encompassing more than 600 completed projects in over 50 countries across the world. In the UK we have worked or are working at most of the major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Glasgow & Edinburgh. The airport projects that we have delivered range from strategic advisory, due diligence, masterplanning, project management, environmental and social impact, engineering design through to construction supervision, from the delivery of whole solutions for airport projects to specialised bespoke support. From major international airport hubs through to small regional airports serving the local community. At Ramboll to deliver innovative and award winning solutions we are able to draw upon not just our airport specialists but our expertise from across the world including off site manufacture, air quality, carbon management, ground remediation, fire safety, acoustics, energy, waste, geotechnics, tunnels, environmental engineering, transport planning and economic planning This is combined with local insight from our 300 offices across the globe to deliver world class airport solutions locally. We approach every project with a commitment to deliver inspiring solutions that deliver sustainable environments. Ramboll has been a leading thinker in defining new sustainability criteria tailored to a development as bespoke and complex as an airport terminal and producing innovative airfield designs that deliver long term performance and safety at a reasonable cost.