Airport Planning & Advisory Services

for a modern and diverse world

At apmc we understand that different countries and regions around the world have different needs and demands when it comes to airport planning & advisory services, as well as wider consulting engineering services. For example, the focus in the UK and other similar developed markets is on maximising capacity from existing assets with minimal spend whilst optimising operations. In comparison, developing markets such as those found in Africa for example are lacking robust and satisfactory existing assets meaning that there is a need to respond to a growth in air travel demand through the provision of new airports and significantly enhanced infrastructure.

Our airport planning & advisory team are highly qualified with a wealth of global experience having worked in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australasia, North and South America.

Our core airport planning and advisory services offering include:

•    Master planning
•    Planning studies (Terminal, Airfield and Landside)
•    Capacity analysis (Terminal, Airfield and Landside)
•    Feasibility studies and business planning
•    Air traffic forecasting and modelling
•   CAPEX and OPEX development and advice
•   Technical and financial due diligence
•   Airfield modelling
•   Terminal modelling

We ensure our airport planning and advisory services solutions are commercially viable, sustainable and technically compliant through engaging with our clients and their key stakeholders. We make it our priority to understand the environment in which they operate in order we can offer robustness in meeting the requirements set by any regulatory frameworks, stand the test of time in an everdeveloping and growing market whilst remaining affordable.

Operational Readiness & Transfer Services (ORaT)

focused on people, systems and facilities

Operational Readiness and Transfer (ORaT) is the operational alignment, familiarisation and training of people, systems and facilities in readiness for opening.  At apmc we understand it is therefore a key part of the process for the opening or commissioning of any new facility whether it be an entire new airport, a new terminal building or a specific facility landside, within a terminal or on the airfield.

When delivering ORAT services we define the programme to protect the interests of the airport operator, the airport users such as airlines and passengers, airport stakeholders including service providers and concessionaires, as well as the integrity and perception of the country and air transport system and infrastructure it provides to support air travel. Our approach to ORAT delivery is to focus on people, systems and facilities.

To simplify and organize the services to deliver within these three key areas we offer our services across five phases as follows:

•    Planning
•    Program Development
•    Program Execution
•    Operational Trials
•    Post Opening Services

Providing experienced specialists spanning, landside, airfield and terminal operations, IT, BHS and systems support, stakeholder management and project managers apmc offer the following services to deliver a successful ORAT:

Baggage Handling System (BHS) Services

that ensure compliance, resilliance and value for money

apmc offers end to end baggage handling system services ranging from planning and optioneering through to testing, commissioning, EDS validation and system assurance.  Our clients value and trust the depth and breadth our experts provide and we are proud to be considered amongst the top baggage consultants in the world.

Our core baggage handling services include:

•    Feasibility studies, strategy and master planning
•    Forecast flight schedule analysis
•    BHS 2D and 3D design - including optioneering, conceptual and preliminary
•    Building Information Modelling (BIM) - providing intelligent 3D design
•    Baggage assurance and overall design coordination with building infrastructure, including building services and CDM compliance
•    Fully integrated project programme planning and management
•    Technical specifications such as User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Detailed Design Specification (DDS)
•    Production Technical Standards and Operational Concept Documents (OCD)
•    Existing baggage handling system performance and technical review
•    'Hot spot' functional assessment of existing baggage handling systems
•    Fault trend analysis using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
•    Baggage handling, airport and airline IT system integration
•    Control systems and re-flight systems, SITA, HBS and IT integration
•    Operational data analysis and root cause analysis
•    Testing, Commissioning, and EDS validation support
•    ‘Go Live’ and Handover management
•    Reliability and confidence trial management
•    Installation and ORAT support and management
•    Procurement support apmc baggage solutions are always focussed on achieving compliance, resilience and value for money.

We have a holistic approach which considers the lifecycle of the baggage handling system itself, as well as the infrastructure or environment in which it is to be employed.

Parcel Handling System (PHS) Services

for a fast growing market

Due to continued growth in the parcel handling market within the UK and internationally, our parcel handling and logistics clients have found that they are quickly out growing their existing facilities and hubs. Consequently, there has been an increase in the need for professional and design consultancy services pertaining to the delivery of new or upgrades/expansion to existing facilities. Furthermore, our parcel handling clients have recognised the advantage of implementing integrated EDS Std. 3 x-ray screening technology to improve their outbound throughput performance, security, regulatory compliance and reduction in operational staff. apmc has been successful in securing several projects for the delivery of these services.

Our core parcel handling system services include:

•    Provision of technical expertise/support
•    Review of existing system, infrastructure and safe maintainability
•    Preparation of employer’s requirements
•    Forecast demand analysis

•    Equipment selection and procurement support

•    Preparation of user requirement specifications
•    Parcel Handling System design – optioneering, concept and preliminary design
•    Design coordination with building infrastructure, including building services and CDM compliance
•    Review suppliers design documents and overall design coordination
•    Ensure compliance with company standards and requirements
•    Testing, Commissioning, and EDS validation prior to formal handover and ‘Go Live’
•    ORaT support and management

Our consultants are fully conversant with parcel handling system design, procedures and operational requirements resulting in our solutions adopting best practice to achieve compliance, resilience and value for money, thus mitigating the clients risk during the implementation stage as well as post ‘Go Live’. We have a holistic approach which considers the lifecycle of the parcel handling system itself, as well as the infrastructure and environment in which it is to be employed.

Airfield Operations Services

promoting safety, compliance and efficiency

At apmc we understand the fundamental and critical role that airfield operations play in the efficient delivery of airport, airline and ground handling services every day.
This leads to focus being placed on cost and time-based efficiency to provide a high level of service for passenger and cargo operations.
apmc support our clients in delivering efficient operations whilst also maintaining safety and compliance.
Our airfield operations experts have years of experience in various functions within airports meaning we can provide services to support all aspects of your operation.
Our core airfield operations services include:

•    Aerodrome Safety Auditing
•    Aerodrome Safety Inspections / Auditing
•    Wildlife Hazard Management Auditing
•    The provision of Training Auditing
•    Taxiway Designation Review
•    Aerodrome Layout Design Management
•    FOD Detection System subject expert support
•    Structuring an Airfield Operations department
•    Creation of Airfield Operations Training policy and material
•    Airside Incident & Accident Investigation
•    Staff Competency Assessments
•    Winter resilience planning and operations
•    Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM)
•    Compliance and monitoring, audits
•    Concept of Operations
•    Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
•    Safety – safe systems of work, training
•    Compliance – regulatory work, monitoring auditing
•    Efficiency – supporting stakeholders in their business, KPIs, SLAs, business performance, rebate schemes
•    Vision and strategy development
•   Organisational design and safety management systems
•   Business resilience, contingency and recovery planning
•   Emergency response and working with emergency services
•   Planning for adverse weather and climatic impact
•   Regulatory and internal compliance auditing
•   Operational readiness review and efficiency assessment
•   Inspection Procedures, works in progress and operational project integration
•   Stakeholder management

Serving the biggest airport’s in the UK and overseas we are proud of our track record in delivering airfield operations services.