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.

Atkins 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.

Acquired by SNC-Lavalin in 2017, Atkins can tap into experience from across the SNC-Lavalin group to help our clients achieve their business goals.

Avtura’s Real-time Aircraft Turnaround Tool (RATT™) was designed specifically to assist with meeting this challenge and to help manage the ground handling process effectively and efficiently. It’s a user friendly tool with simple to use graphical screen prompts. It was designed to deliver time stamps for each of the turnaround services and can be tailored for different flight profiles. Colour-coded alerts are pushed to the device to highlight potential problems and are graduated to clearly show their importance. All this data collection is available in real-time so that Operations Control can make informed decisions, yet all the data is stored and delivered retrospectively to enable full data management, reporting and analysis. Capturing the data as the event unfolds also ensures accurate information for billing purposes. During the winter period when adverse weather adds yet another significant challenge to the turnaround of aircraft, improved management of de-icing resources can have a significant impact on reducing delays. Avtura’s latest mobile solution, D-ICE™, is a real-time management tool designed specifically for use by de-icing operators, which can be used to efficiently allocate de-icing events and accurately capture event data in real-time across the entire airport operations. Enabling real-time data communications between de-icing rigs and the airport operations allow for accurate and timely updates to enable effective coordination of Adverse Weather Operations in an A-CDM environment. De-icing Operators gain real-time operational awareness of all de-icing operations and highly accurate data capture and timestamps of all aspects of the de-icing procedure, meaning timely and transparent billing capability. Further benefits include immediate provision of Hold Over Times, which can be delivered via ACARS direct to the cockpit and the capture of real-time imagery as evidence of aircraft state prior to de-icing operations to enable operational decision making and support any ancillary billing. Avtura deliver effective operational mobile solutions for the aviation industry, with a particular focus on airport/airline ramp operations where there continues to be a general lack of technology usage and where our data gathering and management tools, coupled with simple user interfaces, are welcomed and acknowledged as operational “game-changers”.

Capita are the UK's leading provider of business process management and integrated professional support services solutions with 62,000 staff in the UK and internationally.  We aim to provide our diverse portfolio of experience and expertise to the aviation market to work in partnership with our clients to maintain, adapt and innovate in the evolving aviation market.  Our approach is to provide an enduring service that looks at projects from inception, through the business case, planning, approval, design, execution and delivery, through to commissioning and operation support.  We can draw upon our multi sector expertise to advise, design and deliver on any market challenge that affect our aviation clients through providing them with innovative solutions backed up with proven sustainable strategies.

Capita also takes a collaborative approach to working with our supply chain, external consultants and contractors to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients.

Our Agility is our strength coupled with our ethos of listening to our client's needs.  Creating innovative and efficient solutions and deliverying on our promises.

CCD designs, driven by human behaviour. We use experience & service design and behavioural science to design around how people think, feel and behave. We help airports look at end-to-end experience through the eyes of passengers and staff and design physical and digital with a human touch.

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

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.

We are a vibrant practice with a pioneering approach to architecture who specialise in transport, urban design and place making. 

Mark Physsas Architects works with its extensive network of consultants and supply chain to deliver high quality places and buildings. Our approach is to design through our unique collaborative approach and processes. This gives our clients efficient and quality design.We draw on our experience to deliver integrated design solutions for master planning, terminal, baggage and ancillary design in the UK and abroad. We are able to support clients and consultant teams with feasibility, client interfacing, package and delivery management, wayfinding and DfMA.

Navtech Radar is a world-leading innovator, award-winning designer and manufacturer of commercially deployed radar solutions. Navtech’s ground-breaking technology is utilised by clients across many industry sectors, including Security Surveillance, Industrial Automation and Highways Safety.

The AdvanceGuard® solution combines Navtech’s high-definition radar technology and smart software to detect and tracks intruders in real-time. This security solution is essential for protecting critical infrastructure, when high performance is essential. In operation in over 80 locations — including 40 international airports — it is securing some of the busiest airports and most sensitive sites in the world.

Our radar-based system detects in all-weather and light conditions. Intelligent rules-based software, with virtual alarms zones, allow you to precisely define what activity triggers an alarm, in different areas of your site. AdvanceGuard provides operators with the information they need to quickly verify alarms and respond accurately to events and analyse historical data.

Together, the result is industry-leading low false alarm rates, saving operator’s time and ensuring high trust in the system.  

Our systems are 100% developed and manufactured in-house meaning we’re there for you with end-to-end service and support. Delivering high-performance radar-based solutions for over 20 years, we have the expertise to meet your requirements. 

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.

We are a global design leader ranked in the UK Top 10 and within the Global Top 100 architectural practice.  We have a Vision to transform the industry and enrich lives through the built environment to create a better world. 

We undertake projects across all major sectors from business space, education, residential and mixed use through to advanced technologies, hospitality, civic and cultural, transport and defence. We have studios across the UK in London, Edinburgh, Guildford and Cardiff and international studios in New York, Singapore and Amsterdam. These together with strategic alliances in the Middle East and Hong Kong enable us to serve our growing international client and project base. We live for opportunities to push ourselves, creatively, in business and as a team.

Highly experienced in the design and delivery of aviation schemes, projects include award-winning Istanbul Airport and Medina Airport, a large number of airports throughout the Middle East and an extensive portfolio of work with Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.