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Aviation

Delivering future-ready airports that boost efficiency, enhance passenger experience and cut operational risk 

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Air travel demand is growing faster than airport capacity in many regions, putting pressure on aging infrastructure, passenger flow and operational performance. 

From long-range planning and program delivery to operations, asset management and digital enablement, we support airports and aviation authorities in expanding capacity, improving passenger experience and strengthening resilience. 

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in aviation, ranked by ENR

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Program management firm in ENR’s Top 50 for four consecutive years

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150+  

Airports supported globally   

Aviation solutions across the asset lifecycle

From planning and design through delivery and operations, integrating expertise to create high‑performing aviation systems.

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Airside and Landside Design

Designing airside and landside facilities around the passenger experience, using emerging technologies and integrated systems to create future-ready aviation assets.

Digital aviation

Aviation Digital Services

Using digital solutions to improve airport operations, data-driven decisions and asset performance — enabling aviation systems to run more safely and efficiently.

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Operational Services

Supporting airports to open with confidence, aligning people, processes and systems to ensure safe, seamless operations from day one. Bringing planning, operations, digital, design and delivery together.

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Planning and Advisory

Right-sizing facilities, increasing revenue and lowering ownership costs, using insights and benchmarks to ensure assets are ready for future demand.

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Integrated Delivery

Bringing planning, operations, digital design and delivery together to streamline decisions, reduce risk and accelerate outcomes across complex aviation programs.

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Integrated expertise supporting the delivery, readiness and performance of complex aviation systems.

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Integrated delivery brings planning, design and construction together, improving collaboration, reducing risk and helping projects stay on schedule and within budget. 

Improving passenger experience involves better terminal design, smoother passenger flow, digital integration and efficient operations to reduce wait times and enhance comfort. 

ORAT ensures airports open and operate effectively from Day One by integrating advisory, operational planning and delivery expertise from early design through live operations. Our ORAT services span governance, risk management, training and transition support, helping clients optimize asset performance and passenger experience over the long term.

Key challenges include managing operational disruption, controlling costs, meeting sustainability targets and integrating new technologies into existing systems while maintaining safety and performance. 

Air travel demand is growing faster than airport capacity, putting strain on aging infrastructure, passenger flow and operations. Airports must also meet rising expectations for safety, efficiency and sustainability. 

We use data, simulation and secure digital integration to optimize airport operations, enable technology adoption and ensure operational readiness from Day One.

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  • Operational, Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT)

    Preparing staff, systems and facilities for day one operations.

    ORAT is a series of processes where checks and balances are put in place to identify and mitigate risks in a new or expanded facility before operational impacts can occur. If used from the start of a project, ORAT can even influence and improve final design from an operational perspective. 

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    Steve Pelham
    Transportation Market Director - Americas

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