Strategic Advice

3DReid has designed all aspects of an airfield’s operation; from logistics, operational and support buildings to passenger terminals and has a keen understanding of the political, business and stakeholder drivers. We have in-depth experience of designing airport facilities, both airside operations and landside facilities including car parking and logistics. We have worked closely with main contractors under design and build contracts to deliver new build, extensions and refurbishment of international hub and regional airports.

Our UK airport experience covers over 20 airports from Aberdeen to Southampton and includes small civil airports, executive terminals (FBO’s) and major hubs including framework positions for both Heathrow and Gatwick. We have worked across a number of major airports globally including a new airport in Brazil, Gibraltar; Abu Dhabi International Airport; Antigua; Libya; Hong Kong International Airport and a major terminal redevelopment for Male International Airport in the Maldives.

3DReid has established a strong reputation for terminal refurbishments, building a portfolio of complex projects that enhance the passenger experience, from drop-off and interchange facilities, through check-in and security; immigration and departures lounges to piers, satellites and air-bridges. We have also designed a number of baggage facilities including the Transfer Baggage Facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport and various facilities across Heathrow Terminals 1, 3 and 5; Gatwick Airport and Birmingham Airport.

We also specialise in the design of Fixed Base Operations executive terminals and Air Traffic Control towers, designing a number of award winning facilities for both uses at airports around the world.

We understand the specific challenges of working within live, passenger facing environments, where it is essential to minimise the impact of construction works on the airport operations and passenger experience and to ensure high standards of health and safety are maintained at all times.

40SEVEN provide Specialist Surveying services across the UK.  We deliver complete solutions for our clients by combining all aspects of surveying in a one source package.  Utilising the latest innovations in surveying technology enables us to reduce the overall project cost for our clients through improved productivity and efficiency.

We specialise in providing Topographical, Underground Utility and Measured Building Surveys to the Construction, Highways, Aviation and Utility sectors.  We pride ourselves on working closely with our clients to deliver quality data to their specific requirements and timescales, whilst always maintaining an uncompromising level of safety.

CHS deliver quality services, products and solutions utilising expertise and knowledge gathered from years of wide-ranging experience. We operate a flexible, reliable collaborative approach with the ability to offer cost saving solutions and a focus on return on investment on the project lifecycle.

Providing early warning of failure.

Keeping you moving with Foundations®  Connect. Cloud based wireless remote monitoring that keeps your systems moving 24/7. 

Design. Build. Operate & Maintain.

From Bid Support to System Optimization Studies, our experienced team provide an end to end or single service, helping you get what you need and more from systems, suppliers and everything in-between.

Remove the uncertainty. Know the facts.

Using our skilled personnel and proven technology, discover the true condition of your assets. Delivered to you in concise, fact-based reporting.

We provide a variety of test items to buy or rent, enabling you to ensure that a bag’s journey from check-in to aircraft hold is predictable and trouble-free.

Baggage system security where failure is not an option.

Ensuring your current systems are performing or your new planned systems will perform is a priority. We can provide you with an end to end baggage system testing service assuring you that your systems are always security compliant and performing at their optimal level.

From providing specification to validation of the next generation standards, we are in a unique position to give advice ensuring optimum utilisation of your investment based on real world performance and scenarios.

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.

Based in the UK, Airport Information Systems Limited (AIS) is a specialist provider of software-based solutions for regional airports worldwide.  AIS has installed systems in over 27 airports in the UK and Asia Pacific.  AIS systems are employed in commercial aviation operations and our portfolio of products is complemented by a comprehensive range of professional services, plus post go-live support providing turnkey solutions and consultancy to the Airport/Aviation industry.

AIS has an extensive history of developing, implementing and supporting its specialist software solutions and is solely focused on the airport market.  With this experience, proven products and a growing global presence, AIS is ideally positioned to continue to supply its airport customers with high quality, low risk solutions that add real value to their operations by automating operational tasks and generating a rapid return on investment.

Airport Technology Consultants (ATC) is a technology focused strategy, planning, design and management consultancy.  ATC provides project advisory and management services to Airport clients in the UK and Internationally. ATC is able to bring a wide range of associate consultants and companies with many years of experience to support projects at any stage of the project lifecycle.  ATC and its associates can offer a wide range of expertise and experience for clients who need to plan and develop strategies for Airport expansion to meet growth demands and/or develop new/replacement  infrastructure as well as improving operating efficiencies and the management of airport assets.

Ajar Technology offer comprehensive consulting, technical and engineering skills to help your organisation work smarter and achieve your digital transformation goals.

We offer the end to end single source for digital technology solutions, but we also work as part of a multi service provider project team fulfilling project roles as required.

We are an independent organisation & with the freedom to research and source the best fit technologies for the individual use case in the airport.

Our propose is to make all technology projects simple, efficient and stress free for our 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.

Anderson Acoustics provides acoustics and vibration consultancy services across airports, construction, building acoustics and soundscape sectors and have grown to be one of the largest independent acoustic consultancy practices in the country. We provide expert advice, guidance and insight for the development, implementation and delivery of successful airport noise management strategies. We go beyond noise level reduction in strategy and mitigation to include communication strategies to build the relationship with the local community. We find the story in the data and provide insight that enhances the conversation with stakeholders and the local community. We support airports on the development of their noise management strategy and noise action plans; assess and analyse airspace trials; develop strategy and undertake noise assessment work for airport expansion proposals; handle noise complaints and provided assessment services for noise insulation schemes. We apply the key aspects of the ICAO Balanced Approach, EU Operating Restrictions Directive, UK Aviation Policy and Planning Frameworks in the context of airport, stakeholder and community priorities.

Arcadis is the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm working in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services. Arcadis differentiates itself through its talented and passionate people and its unique combination of capabilities covering the whole asset life cycle, its deep market sector insights and its ability to integrate health & safety and sustainability into the design and delivery of solutions across the globe. Our experience of working in complex airport environments around the world gives us knowledge and insight into the unique challenges faced by the aviation industry. Our global team offers a complete aviation service from planning through to construction in live operations. We maximize the potential of the airport by creating outcomes-focused strategies, ensuring the business is aligned with continuously changing aviation environments.

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.

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.

At Aviaire our consultants specialise in providing strategic wildlife hazard management support to assess and mitigate wildlife strike risks on airports and within their surrounding 13km airspace.

We always work in partnership with our clients to identify time and cost effective solutions that are proportionally appropriate to minimise the risk of conflict between aircraft and wildlife.

We collectively have over thirty years of operational aviation and built environment experience. Our advice is always evidence-based supported by high quality data and longstanding operational experience. We understand and support the need to minimise the risk of litigation, to enhance reputations, to reduce costs and to maximise biodiversity.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission statement is to sustainably minimise risk of damage to aircraft, human life and the environment through proactive wildlife and habitat management.

Core Values

·                 Integrity

·                 Passion

·                 Partnership

OUR COMMITMENT

·             High quality services that provide value for money

·             Cost effective control of wildlife and habitats

·             Appropriate solutions and services

·             Certainty of being ecologically and economically sustainable 

·             Long-lasting relationships with clients and suppliers

CLIENT GROUPS:

Experience and support available for a broad base of client groups:

·                 Airport operators

·                 Airline operators

·                 Helipad operators

·                 Central government and local authorities

·                 Developers, architects, town planners and ecologists

.           Site owners and facilities managers

AVAILABLE SERVICES: 

·                 Wildlife & Habitat Surveys

·                 Strike Risk Assessments

·                 Aviation Impact Assessment

·                 Management Plans

·                 Performance Reviews

·                 Performance Turnaround Support

·                 Training & Equipment

·                 Safeguarding Support

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 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.

Azinq is an IT services and consulting company specialising in, Software Development, IT Consultancy, System Integration and Support Services for airports. 

The team combines a unique blend of technical and airport business expertise with deep knowledge and experience, from working within Airport IT for many years. They are specialists in enabling efficient connectivity across an airport campus using modern integration technologies to enable digital innovation.

Azinq is trusted by major airport authorities which includes Manchester Airport Group, Oman Airports, London Luton Airport, AGS Airports and Isavia.