Expert knowledge of airport processes for the efficient design and development of custom solutions.
Tailor-made airport solutions; analysis and critical assessment of the airport to meet functionality, cost and quality requirements
These studies include master plans and technical feasibility studies on existing or newly built airports.
These analyse any obstacles which may possibly affect aviation, operational and radio easements at airports. Flight procedures are analysed in order to determine whether the safety and regularity of operations could be affected.
For both new airports and airports intending to develop their infrastructures.
Our extensive experience in the phasing of works and our knowledge of day-to-day airport operations and the applicable legislation allow AERTEC to draw up plans for airport works contractors.
These form part of planning or design projects. We use specialised software and benchmarking studies on similar airports, with a critical analysis based on AERTEC's extensive experience.
These models determine existing and/or foreseeable noise footprints by taking into account several factors, including traffic volumes, the aircraft mix, flight procedures, timetables, the terrain’s relief, etc.
AERTEC has extensive experience in advising airports on how to prepare for and pass certification processes, including the process of implementing an operational safety management system (OSMS).
AERTEC is committed to delivering a global solution by offering its clients an Integrated Works Management (IWM) service. Its main aim is to manage, organise and optimise the resources involved in construction processes to achieve an optimal infrastructure that meets the functionality, cost, timescale and quality requirements.
It should be noted that all IWM procedures fall within in the Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Plan that AERTEC has implemented, which has been certified according to the UNE-EN-ISO 9001, UNE-EN-ISO-14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
Airside expertise
Airfield ground lighting (AGL) is essential to ensure the safety of airport operations. AERTEC’s aeronautical and electrical engineers who specialise in AGL are familiar with the applicable international standards and offer advice and engineering services for all kinds of lighting (non-precision approach runways and CAT I, II or III precision approach runways).
Their experience not only covers traditional systems like standard tungsten lamps, but also advanced systems using LED and solar-powered solutions, and even state-of-the-art systems in this area like A-SMGCS or alternative AGL power supply solutions.
AERTEC has well-trained human capital comprised of aeronautical, civil, electrical and telecommunications engineers with the technical know-how and experience needed to design airfields.
Project planning
System specification (attributes, operation and performance)
Procurement package (documents)
Procurement process (valuation, contracts, etc.)
Deployment (insurance system)
Specialists in designing aircraft parking aprons and their associated systems. The design of the following elements is linked to these infrastructures: paving, horizontal signage, ground lighting and special systems, such as visual docking guidance systems (VDGS), pre-conditioned air (PCA) units and ground power units (GPU), and the design of apron lighting design and service areas, roadways, etc.
We study the effect on navigation of obstacles to radio aids, their ideal location, and assess the operational constraints resulting from the critical and sensitive areas defined. We conduct new equipment supply studies and draw up strategies: type of equipment, location and installation.
We are experts in designing and planning heliports and helipads. AERTEC designs integrated solutions for private and public clients and related activities, such as: medical emergencies, firefighting, maintenance, passenger transport, etc.
We design airport infrastructures and facilities that, although located outside the airport grounds, are closely linked to it. AERTEC's services cover both internal and external infrastructures linked to the airport sector.
As an aeronautical engineering firm specialised in airport infrastructures, AERTEC has expertise in designing key airport buildings, including control towers.
Our capabilities and experience allow us to provide consultancy and lead engineering services for the overall design of control towers. We cover everything from initial planning, identifying the optimal location, determining its height and equipment needs and adapting it to international standards, as well as its detailed design, which includes the architectural concept and basic design.
Spaces designed to enhance the passenger experience. Flows should be intuitive, well-sized and link together seamlessly.
In an airport, everything is designed according to aeronautical criteria, from the feasibility of the overall system to its design and implementation. This requires engineers and architects to integrate processes, flows and volumes, creating efficient and functional spaces.
Architecture and engineering merge together to strike an essential balance. For instance, a terminal building should provide an intuitive and optimised process flow, with spaces that clearly separate functional areas. At an airport, the layout of the entire structure is designed around its cross-section, where human and aeronautical scales converge.
Designing airports poses challenges such as handling large scales, designing adaptable terminals, complying with standards and ensuring efficient maintenance.
With a professional design, passengers feel at ease and find all of the airport processes easy, with architecture playing a key role in enhancing the travel experience.
Designing airport buildings also presents major challenges:
As we often see, travelling causes tension and anxiety in some passengers. These feelings are caused by not knowing where to go or what processes have to be followed. But what happens when passengers feel exactly the opposite? Why do passengers feel calm and in control in identical situations at different airports?
This is most likely due to the architecture and the fact that a professional is behind the design.
Modelling and analysis of all airport processes to predict the most efficient solutions in each past, present or future situation.
When a system reaches a certain level of complexity (as is the case for airports), analytical calculations may not be effective, sufficient or even possible. Simulations enable a detailed analysis, with numerous interdependencies, processes and input parameters.
Simulations allow us to create models that factor in the dynamic effects of information and interrelationships between all airport operations. Realistic and detailed models of airport ground distribution can be created to support airport design or air traffic simulations. It is possible to recreate any past, present or future situation, where the result of any interaction can be accurately analysed.
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