Passenger Transport Systems

The Aviation Industry, as any other sector, does not stand still. Advancing technology, passenger expectations of service quality and bigger, newer planes are driving much of the aviation work that 5plus architects is delivering.

As a consequence we do not consider ourselves just aviation architects. We are creative problem solvers that question established thinking in everything that we do. Through our highly skilled designers we are able to offer sector leading commercial solutions along with cutting edge innovation.

We work on a variety of aviation focused projects, large and small, glamourous and mundane, where our masterplanning, architectural and interior design skills bring added value.

Our work engages the full range of stakeholders; The passenger, the airport, the airlines, the retailers and the wider community. The passenger is central, without whom there are no journeys, no flights or airports. Our projects give delight, work technically and offer best value for money. They also improve the passenger experience and the sustainability of air travel.

Our recent commissions include the upgraded passenger experience from check-in to IDL at Stansted and East Midlands Airports, the Escape Lounges in 4 locations nationwide, a new arrivals terminal at Bournemouth Airport, the Masterplan for Airport City Manchester, and various projects at Leeds Bradford, London Luton and Heathrow Airports.

AECOM has over 60 years experience as one of the world’s leading provider of technical and support services to airport owners, investors and aviation clients. Our expertise includes airport master development plans; airfield/airspace operations planning and design; airfield engineering; passenger terminal design, baggage and landside vehicle flow simulations; airport IT systems and security,  pavement evaluation, rehabilitation and management, program and construction management.

Established in 1979, AFEX is one of the largest global, privately owned, non-banking providers of international payments and risk management solutions.  AFEX is a trusted partner to more than 35,000 businesses and individuals worldwide, helping clients to process payments to more than 180 countries around the clock daily.  Our tailored solutions help companies stretch their budgets further, by reducing costs and minimising currency risk.  With 22 offices around the world and covering all time zones, AFEX offers a comprehensive range of foreign exchange services, which seamlessly operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week,  trading more than $20bn in foreign exchange each year.

AIQ Consulting is the trusted partner in airport consultancy, working with airport owners and operators, airlines, handlers and more worldwide. We realise capacity and optimise operational efficiency. Our practical attitude creates simple, cost effective, intelligent design solutions that allow airports to keep pace of existing and future passenger demands.

We work within apron, traffic, terminal and airfield - holistically or as separate elements. Through our skills, experience and bespoke simulation software, TransvisionAiR™, we have a proven track record in optimisation and scheduling throughout Hub, Regional, Low Cost and Pop Up airport operations that enables our clients to excel.

Airport Systems Limited is an aviation solution provider dedicated to the raising of an airports’ or airlines’ operational efficiency. Over 75% of the world’s passengers fly through an airport that relies on solutions provided by Airport Systems Limited. Our approach is to develop solutions that embody the Ultra Equation: Observation – improving what you know Response – improving your decisions based on accurate, timely information Analysis – analysing decisions and trends using comprehensive tools Evolution – optimising performance and providing strategic insight Added together, these elements result in the Heightened Efficiency of an airport, and to the greatest possible enhancements in passenger experience.

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 87 offices in 34 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.

Azinq is an airport technology consultancy who partner airports with procurement, system integration and implementation services.  The team combines a unique blend of technical and airport business expertise with deep knowledge and experience, from working with Airport technology vendors for many years.

Azinq manage tender processes and complex system integrations for many major UK and European airports. They are specialists in enabling efficient connectivity across an airport campus using modern integration technologies to enable digital innovation.

Azinq’s airport technology implementation expertise provides a major advantage to airports utilising our specialist domain knowledge and methodologies.

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies.  Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth.  Since 1898, we've completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects in 160 countries on all seven continents.

Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership, and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity.  These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.

Benoy is a global family of design specialists committed to delivering world-class solutions for the built environment. Balancing creative vision with commercial viability, we work with clients to create iconic destinations that enrich people’s lives, strengthen communities, enhance nature, and deliver lasting economic value. We specialise principally in master planning, architecture, and interiors, using what we call ‘creative commerciality’ to solve problems and unlock potential. Our aim is to be at the cutting-edge of everything we do, and to be profitable and sustainable for all our stakeholders. Unconstrained by sectoral parameters, building formats, head office agendas or ownership egos, we focus on agile, flexible, and experiential design. Design that is tailored to the needs of the people who live in, work in, and use the destinations we create.  And above all, design that is commercially focused on delivering strong returns for your company and your shareholders. 

Bosch Security Systems is your experienced partner for security, safety and communications solutions for the Aviation industry. We can support you with a large variety of solutions to protect passengers and employees, prevent terrorism in its many possible forms, deal with fire and explosions, managing insider threat and ensure safe evacuation of the airport in case of an emergency. We can support you in improving your overall airport efficiency, and help you provide security and comfort throughout your passengers’ entire journey.

Learn more: https://www.boschsecurity.com/xc/en/industries/airports/

Cartwright GSE previously Emtek Services Limited, joined The Cartwright Group in 2017 offering class-leading aircraft ground support equipment.  Production now takes place at Cartwright's 38-acre site with state of the art Fabrication, Panel Press and Paint facilities.

Cartwright GSE currently offer three vehicle types which can be manufactured on a variety of different chassis to suit your needs PRM (Ambulift), Catering and Cleaning High lifts.

Emtek's knowledge of the airport market combined with Cartwright's vast production capacity and quality standards allows the design and manufacture of bespoke high lifts, whether that is one-off or large volume orders.

For 40 years CCD has been using behavioural understanding to help airports deliver premium passenger experiences and operational excellence.

 We use insights to make different touchpoints in an airport work better and deliver quality experience. We design wayfinding systems to help passengers to navigate better. Our user needs research helps make airports more accessible. We deliver operational excellence through designing better control centres and operations. We create new opportunities by developing a holistic strategy for experience and customer service.

 Clients include Heathrow Airport, Australian Customs Service, Gatwick Airport, HOK, Luton Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Muscat International Airport, AECOM, Pascall & Watson.

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.

Consultancy

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.

Engineering Services

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.

HBS/X-Ray/ EDS Test Baggage

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.

End to End Baggage System Testing

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.

Next Generation Standard 3

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.

Remote Monitoring with Foundations® Connect

Providing early warning of failure.

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

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

Cundall is an international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy operating in over 10 countries across the globe. With a full range of engineering services including strategic sustainability advice, critical systems, acoustics, IT and AV, security and, health and wellbeing. We devise the best possible solutions for our clients projects. We are currently working on creating new designs at a variety of airports in UK, Australia and in the Middle East.

Faithful+Gould provides independent consultancy services in the transport, property and industry sectors and is one of the world's leading international project and programme management consultants. Our services fall into three key areas; consulting, project management and commercial services. We also offer expert consultancy and management services in Facilities / Asset Management. We have exceptional, global experience of aviation projects. Having worked for airport developers, airport operators, airlines and airport associated companies, we understand how airports work and are therefore able to maximise value for our aviation clients.

First Asset Finance Plc specialises in providing structured asset and leasing finance products to UK businesses.  The company has been in business for over 40 years, during which time it has funded in excess of £1 billion of plant, equipment, machinery and vehicles.

FAF focuses on enhancing companies' purchasing power as well as reducing their borrowing costs by creating tailored asset finance solutions. The team manages the process from start to finish and offers the customer access to a very wide and active funding resource.

As well as providing domestic funding we work with UK Export Finance in support of UK manufacturers seeking to export their equipment into international markets. 

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

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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