Airport planning

A strategic vision for efficient, safe and sustainable airports

At AERTEC, we develop bespoke planning services that enable operators, authorities and investors to anticipate growth in demand, optimise capacity and define expansion strategies in line with international operational and regulatory requirements.

Our expertise combines technical analysis, operational knowledge and advanced simulation tools to provide a comprehensive overview of the airport, ensuring consistency between the airside, landside and airspace. This approach helps to reduce uncertainty, minimise risks and lay the foundations for efficient, safe and sustainable long-term development.

This strategic framework is underpinned by a series of technical studies that enable scenarios to be validated, demand to be quantified and infrastructure requirements to be determined with a high degree of accuracy

Our planning services

Strategic planning and airport development

We define the strategic framework for airport growth and transformation through master plans, integrated planning, analysis of alternatives and phased development strategies.

  • Master plans
  • Airport planning
  • Track location and orientation studies
  • Functional designs of terminals and associated platforms
  • Traffic prognosis
  • Feasibility studies
  • Studies of alternatives
  • Needs assessments
  • Capacity studies (airside/groundside)
  • Aircraft movement simulation (AirTop/AviPLAN)
  • Passenger flow simulation (AirTop/CAST)

Operational safety and airspace

We analyse the aeronautical and operational compatibility of new airport actions or developments, guaranteeing that the proposed solutions are safe, viable and coherent with the aeronautical environment.

  • Aviation safety studies
  • Airspace compatibility studies
  • Flight procedures
  • Aeronautical Easements and Obstacle Limiting Surfaces (OLS)
  • Obstacle assessment

Environmental assessment and sustainability

We incorporate environmental and sustainability criteria from the earliest planning stages to reduce impacts, facilitate processing and improve the future resilience of infrastructure.

  • Noise and Emission Studies (AEDT)
  • Environmental integration in planning
  • Sustainability strategies
  • Climate resilience

Regulatory support and certification

We provide specialised technical support for certification processes, regulatory compliance and coordination with authorities and competent bodies.

  • Airport certification according to ICAO standards
  • Infrastructure certification according to local standards
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Support to authorities

A-CDM
(Airport Collaborative Decision Making) Operational efficiency based on real-time data and collaboration

At AERTEC we transform airport management through A-CDM environments. We integrate technology, data and in-depth operational knowledge to connect all agents (airport, ATC, airlines and handling), achieving efficient, predictable operations aligned with European standards.

A-CDM strategy and implementation We define the collaborative model adapted to the reality of your airport.

  • Implementation roadmap
  • A-CDM maturity analysis
  • Adaptation to EUROCONTROL standards
  • Definition of milestones and procedures

Systems integration and digitisation We connect information sources to ensure real-time data.

  • Systems integration (AODB, RMS, etc.)
  • Interoperability with ATC systems
  • Information exchange platforms
  • Digitisation of operational processes

Operational optimisation and performance We improve efficiency through continuous data analysis.

  • Optimisation of turnarounds
  • Reduction of delays and running-in times
  • Definition and monitoring of KPIs
  • Improved operational predictability

Governance, training and organisational change We accompany stakeholders in the adoption of the model.

  • Defining the governance model
  • Coordination between airport agents
  • Training and change management
  • Start-up support

More than a technological project, it is an operational transformation. At AERTEC we bring together processes, technology and people to ensure an effective and sustainable implementation in the airport digital ecosystem.

Integrated approach

From strategic planning to detailed design, AERTEC comprehensively covers the entire airport life cycle, ensuring coherence between the strategy and its materialisation in operational infrastructures. Our approach is based on a multidisciplinary integration that connects airside, landside and systems, with a design oriented to the actual operation of the airport. This allows us to guarantee compliance with international standards and, at the same time, optimise costs, deadlines and construction risks, providing solid, efficient solutions that are ready for operation.

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