Develop Consulting is a management consultancy with a proven track record of delivering real-world operational improvements. Our team of around 50 seasoned professionals brings decades of hands-on industry experience, having successfully led transformation projects worldwide. Drawing on our ex-Toyota expertise, we specialise in applying lean principles to drive sustainable change. We focus on people and processes, tailoring proven strategies to meet the unique needs of our clients. From short-term studies to large-scale transformation programmes, we streamline airport operations, reduce turnaround times and optimise aviation supply chains—delivering measurable value and lasting impact.

David Stewart is an aviation professional with an extensive and diverse background in the organisation and administration of a large and complex range of airport projects and facilities.  Almost fifty years of international experience with large, multidisciplined clients focused on airport design and development, aviation project management, cost/quality control and business development.

Doig+Smith deliver innovative and challenging solutions to give market leading value for our clients.  Our challenge ethos differentiates us from the crowd. Passionate about exceeding the expectations of our clients every time, our portfolio of Clients and world class aviation projects demonstrates our ability to deliver. With 20 years as a specialist provider of commercial and procurement management services to Operators and Contractors within the aviation industry, we have been involved in some of the most significant projects in the U.K and abroad.  We can provide the experts to support master planning through to the successful  completion of any project.

At dormakaba we help airports and airlines meet complex challenges posed by access and security control to improve their operating efficiency. We advise clients through every stage of their modernisation or development projects, based on many years of experience and our knowledge of current requirements, airport regulations and standards. We provide professional project consultancy from the word go and guarantee your lasting success as a long‐term partner – all from one provider.

Our offering includes:

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.

EA Maven is a management consultancy firm focusing on solving the key challenges in Advanced Air Mobility through the provision of AAM strategy support, demand modelling, infrastructure design and due diligence services.

EA Maven works with airports, airlines and aircraft manufacturers to help them better understand the potential for Urban Air Mobility and Regional Air Mobility.  Our demand modelling and scheduling capability allows us to accurately predict the demand for electric aircraft operations.  Key outputs include:

More information on the services we provide can be found on our website www.eamaven.com

Empathyce is a consultancy and training company specialising in Customer & Passenger Experiences. Support is primarily around developing a clear vision for the passenger experience and relevant strategies, customer journey mapping, employee engagement and feedback programmes.

Founder Jerry Angrave has worked with many UK airports and is a member of Heathrow’s Accessibility Advisory Group. He published the “Journey Mapping Playbook” in 2020 and hosts a monthly forum for passenger experience professionals from airports and airlines around Europe and the Middle East.

Jerry regular chairs sessions on customer experience at events including the Passenger Terminal Expo and World Aviation Festival.

Enertechnos is a UK-based tech company that specialises in designing electrical systems that increase efficiency of transmission of electrical energy. The core invention is a cabling system called 'Capacitive Transfer System' (CTS). CTS is characterised by lower losses, greater power carrying capacity, carrying power over greater distances and the possibility to use up to 20% less copper when compared to conventional cable. CTS cable is designed for grids and microgrids. It is especially suitable for the provision of Fixed Electrical Ground Power (FEGP) at airports. Another application is the use of a high frequency device for the wireless charging of electric vehicles.

ERG International UK Ltd operates as an engineering, construction, and procurement contractor specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects. Renowned for its expertise. The company manages various infrastructure ventures development, construction, and financing aspects. Its portfolio includes infrastructure projects such as airports, highways, bridges, dams, tunnels, transmission lines, hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and industrial estates. ERG International UK LTD is committed to creating advanced. sustainable technical and financial solutions in the infrastructure sector, including aviation.

We are Fado. Repurposing, Refurbishment and Interiors Specialists whose work is driven by collaboration and creativity. As a partnership with Farrans Construction and Dowds Group, this provides us with the financial strength to tackle any project and confidence for our clients that we will deliver. 

We create innovative spaces across multiple sectors including the Aviation, Hospitality. Commercial, Healthcare and Education sectors.

We approach every project with enthusiasm and energy, knowing that the best ideas are still to come. With offices in London, Stansted, Warrington and Northern Ireland we support clients nationwide.

Falck has over 100 years of experience providing fire and related services. Today we provide Rescue and Firefighting Services and fire consultancy services to aviation and industrial customers.

We deliver services across Europe and a wider Global footprint where we offer experience and access to an unrivalled knowledge base and capability pool. We identify best practices, optimise our operational solutions and ensure that knowledge moves effectively between our fire brigades and consultants. We offer our customers the highest level of protection and a reason to feel safe.

Farrans Construction is a UK Building & Civil Engineering company, with a long history of delivery projects within the aviation sector.

We have more than 650 people operating from offices in London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Leeds, with further site bases which connect our network.

Through intelligent, high-quality engineering and construction solutions, we solve complex problems for our clients.

Our team specialises in three core sectors: Aviation & Transport, Commercial & Industrial, Public Services.

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.

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 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

Firstfruits Services delivers impactful, consistent change through our advisory services.  We aim to bring cross-sector insights and strategic expertise to help organisations navigate complexity and achieve sustainable progress.  Our competences include organisational change, culture, systems strategy and innovation ecosystems.  We work with governments, private companies and associations, unlocking change in sectors such as aviation, space, sports, decentralised finance and the for-purpose domain.

Foresolutions helps business operations professionals join the dots between people, processes and data to improve performance through the use of integrated technology. 

Creating a connected workforce, enabling businesses to intelligently connect data. Supplying inovative technology, working in real time. 

Foresolutions are experts in the areas of:

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.

Fujitsu is a leading global technology company focusing on business-to-business (B2B) solutions. Fujitsu's commitment to innovation/services and its proven track record in delivering impactful solutions make it the ideal partner for aviation industry seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital era and shape the future of flight.

Established in 1935 and headquarter in Kawasaki, Japan Fujitsu is renowned as one of the largest service providers, offering a comprehensive range of technology products, solutions, and services. With a declared purpose of ‘making the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation’ Fujitsu’s portfolio supports a large array of business problems and solutions in the dynamic landscape of the technology industry. Fujitsu, empowers aviation organisations to thrive in the digital age. Fujitsu, a global technology leader, empowers aviation organisations to thrive in the digital age. By converging cutting-edge technologies like 5G/6G, Quantum Computing, and AI, Fujitsu delivers transformative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, elevate passenger experiences, and strengthen security. With deep industry expertise and a comprehensive suite of capabilities, Fujitsu's Aviation team acts as an end-to-end partner. From strategic consulting and cybersecurity to network design and systems integration, Fujitsu guides clients through their digital transformation journey. By leveraging Fujitsu's expertise, aviation organizations can optimize processes, unlock new possibilities, and achieve sustainable growth.

By leveraging Fujitsu's expertise to increase digital posture, aviation organizations can optimize processes, unlock new possibilities, and achieve sustainable growth. The Aviation team acts as an end-to-end partner. From strategic consulting and cybersecurity to network design and systems integration, Fujitsu guides clients through their digital transformation journey. By leveraging Fujitsu's expertise, aviation organizations can optimize processes, unlock new possibilities, and achieve sustainable growth.

Gardiner & Theobald LLP is an independent construction and property consultancy working across all built environment sectors. Our approach focuses on building strong relationships, understanding requirements, and providing professional advice to secure optimal client outcomes. Our team has significant experience in service areas across a range of airports, aviation clients, and project types including; Business Case Development, Supply Market Management, Procurement, Commercial, Cost and Contract Management, Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M), and Programme Management Office (PMO), Due Diligence and Independent Assurance. We provide these services to a wide range of aviation facilities including baggage and cargo handling systems, runway and apron works, terminal buildings, M&E specialist systems, and operational and maintenance facilities. We also support airports by reviewing their investment strategies and have the capacity to follow on into delivery when required.

With over 6,700 professionals, in 52 global locations for 54 years, Gensler provides planning, landscape, architecture, design and strategic consulting services to clients worldwide.

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.