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.

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.

At ADXBA we understand the power of connnection.  As an industry leader in digital communications, we deliver end-to-end digital signage solutions to a growing list of clients in the airports and out of home (OOH) industries.  Our integrated services connect to form a complete solution, bringing customer experience to the heart of some of the biggest airports in the world.

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.

Aedas is the world’s only local and global architecture and design practice driven by global sharing of research, local knowledge and international practice. Our 1,400 creative minds with design studios across the globe create world-class design solutions with deep social and cultural understanding of the communities we design for. 

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.

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.

Airport Design Consult has design experience across the whole spectrum of the airport environment from passenger terminals, cargo terminals, hangars and engineering facilities, police and secure buildings. ADC specialises in terminal sizing, capacity assessment, asset sweating, functional planning, concept design, terminal master planning and commercial and retail planning and design.

The AOA is the trade body that speaks for British Airports, and is the body with whom government, regulators and other industry partners consult on airport matters in the British Isles. Our membership of over 50 airports and over 170 companies representing a wide range of suppliers to the aviation industry includes all of the nations international hub and major regional airports as well as those serving community, business and leisure aviation. Active since 1934, the AOA brings together members to develop joint approaches across the full spectrum of airport operations - presenting an industry view on issues affecting its members and ensuring that UK airports remain globally competitive.

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.

AMS Acoustics is an independent multidisciplinary acoustic consultancy established for over 30 years and market leader within public address and voice alarm systems design, worldwide. In addition we provide consultancy services for writing the operational specification, project management, commissioning and finally ensuring the system is maintained in accordance with relevant standards. AMS has established a reputation by undertaking contracts for numerous public organisation, large blue chip companies and privatised utilities. We have long standing consultancy relationships working on projects for primary domestic airports in addition to commisions within the Middle East. We operate a Quality Management System that has gained ISO 9001:2018 certification and are RISQS certified and BSI accredited. Additionally AMS is a sponsoring organisation of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and supporting member of the Institute of Sound and Communication Engineers (ISCE).

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.

We are a specialist art consultancy. We design, manufacture and install glass art features. We can work in any airport context, including facades, back-lit features, external sculptures etc. Glass is a unique medium for creating artworks that are part of the fabric and structure of a building. We can help create airports become the unique places that represent their city and their country in a unique way. My most recent large project was a 520 sqm back-lit project in Hong Kong Airport

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.

aviaire limited

Aviaire is a consultancy company specialising in wildlife hazard management. We provide expert advice and support in assessing and managing wildlife hazards with airports the core focus for our business.

We support minimisation of wildlife hazard risks and optimised services through adherence to statutory and regulator standards, and through industry good practice in wildlife hazard management, health and safety, strategic planning, financial management and resource management. We also support local stakeholders, such as local planning authorities and developers, to  minimise wildlife hazard risks for airports in their 13km safeguarded zone 

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission statement is to sustainably minimise risk of damage to aircraft, human life and the built environment through wildlife and habitat management that is both ecologically friendly and abides by good practice.

OUR VISION

Our business vision is to provide:

·       High quality services that provide good value for money

·       Solutions that are always appropriate, proportionate and affordable

·       Long-lasting relationships with clients and suppliers

OUR COMMITMENT

To support all our clients in minimising risk through:

·       Cost effective control of wildlife and habitats

·       Appropriate solutions and services

·       Certainty of being ecologically and economically sustainable 

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”.

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.

Babcock International Group is a leading international provider of through-life services to the airport environment.

We partner with our customers on airport solutions that increase efficiency and deliver cost savings without compromising performance. Our track record demonstrates significant long-term benefits for customers that include London Heathrow Airport, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Sao Paolo Guarulhos, Qantas, Alitalia and British Airways.

Our proven capability includes:

Operation and maintenance of complex baggage handling systems
Babcock delivers integrated baggage systems right from the check-in to the baggage reclaim. We combine our strengths in engineering, project management and specialist control systems to ensure tight project control, a seamless transition, waste reduction and optimum performance from day one.

Consultancy, design, installation and improvements to existing baggage systems
Babcock improves end-to-end management for optimum performance in complex baggage handling systems from design, installation and upgrades through to major airport projects.

Ground support vehicle fleet management
Babcock provides through-life asset management of over 17,000 assets to deliver optimized vehicle and asset fleets with high levels of reliability and availability, and a typical cost reduction of 10 -15%.

Airport IT systems
Babcock delivers technical expertise in designing, building and installing data integration systems, reducing complexity and duplication. We ensure that operators are able to process passengers in the minimum time and cost.