Client: Sharjah International Airport Authority
Consultancy services (2022)
As part of its Airport Expansion Project, the Sharjah International Airport Authority engaged AERTEC to provide consultancy services for the start-up phase of A-CDM implementation at Sharjah Airport. The implementation of the airport collaborative decision-making (A-CDM) process aims to improve the efficiency and resilience of airport operations by optimising the use of resources and improving the predictability of air traffic through a collaborative working environment across the airport community.
The aims of this start-up phase are to set clear objectives and goals among stakeholders, to define an A-CDM Implementation Plan for the airport, and to engage with stakeholders by making them partners.
The scope of the services provided by AERTEC is as follows:
Preliminary tasks
¬ To define the main objectives that the airport needs to meet with the A-CDM project.
¬ To identify all relevant stakeholders and initiate engagement with them.
¬ To perform a comparative evaluation of the collaborative decision-making centre with similar airports around the world.
On-site data collection
¬ Onsite workshops with stakeholders to understand how the airport is currently operated and to identify their needs.
¬ To conduct a GAP analysis to understand what is missing in terms of collaborative decision-making.
Definition of the A-CDM implementation plan
¬ To define the high-level A-CDM implementation plan specific to Sharjah Airport.
¬ To establish roles and responsibilities in order to define the structure of the organisation.
¬ To develop the project management plan with multiple partners.
Presenting the A-CDM implementation plan
¬ To present the A-CDM to the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the plan meets their needs and expectations.
¬ To enter into an agreement with the stakeholders on the objectives of the implementation plan and confirm their commitment.
AERTEC's added value lies in our extensive experience in similar projects and our in-depth knowledge of the project site and the problems specific to the country and the organisation.