AUSTRALIA CALOUNDRA AERODROME - BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING REVIEW OF AERODROME MANAGEMENT

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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Due to the privatisation of the management, operations and maintenance of the Sunshine Coast Airport, which had been managing the Caloundra Aerodrome until recently, it is recommended that the Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) immediately confirm a future plan for the management, operation, and maintenance of the aerodrome. The current business model of the Caloundra Aerodrome and various options for providing overall management, operations supervision and maintenance were discussed with tenants. As a result,  various business model options through which the administration, management, operations supervision, maintenance and development of the Caloundra Aerodrome might be undertaken have been presented to Council for consideration.

AUSTRALIA ROCKHAMPTON AIRPORT - AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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The project developed an Airport Master Plan to provide long term guidance for the Rockhampton Regional Council for development of the site. LEAPP reviewed airport role in regards to the regional transport and local community, and assessed the airport site conditions and constraints, current airline and aviation operating at the airport as well as the airport administrative and management. Based on the new Air Traffic Forecasts prepared, specific arrangements of future facilities identified are suggestions and recommendations designed to safeguard future options and development capability. Near term options for reconfiguring airport security and airport retail were explored to improve passenger level of service. Long term aircraft and passenger traffic forecasts were developed for the airport for a 20 year period.

AUSTRALIA SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL AIRPORT - NEW RUNWAY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & DESIGN, AIRPORT SUPPORT FACILITIES FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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LEAPP was engaged by Sunshine Coast Regional Council to study the requirements for fuel facilities associated with the future expansion of the airport.  In addition, LEAPP associated with Beca to support the planning and design of a new NW-SE runway (13/31) of 2450m for the Sunshine Coast Airport.  This project required considerable planning inputs for the new runway, new taxiways and apron expansion, as well as support to the detailed design team.  As part of an earlier assignment from the Sunshine Coast Council, LEAPP prepared the air traffic forecasts for the airport based on introducing the new long runway by 2020 to access air traffic from Asia, and also prepared a new airspace plan to restructure the airspace to accommodate operations on the future new runway.

AUSTRALIA SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL AIRPORT - AIRSPACE DESIGN CONCEPT FOR NEW RUNWAY DEVELOPMENT

Areas of Expertise: Air Navigation Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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LEAPP was engaged by Sunshine Coast Regional Council to identify airspace changes and new flight paths that would be needed to operate the proposed new Runway 13/31 at Sunshine Coast Airport after 2020, for the purposes of satisfying an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) assessment. LEAPP assessed the suitability of various instrument approach and departure procedures, defined appropriate routes into and out of the Sunshine Coast Terminal Area and agreed with Air Services Australia on the basic flight path corridors in the immediate vicinity of the Sunshine Coast Airport. Based on the review, LEAPP prepared preliminary flight path and airspace change design concepts that will form the basis of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council new runway EIS assessments for noise and other environmental and social impacts.

AUSTRALIA SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL AIRPORT - AIR TRAFFIC DEMAND FORECAST FOR NEW RUNWAY DEVELOPMENT

Areas of Expertise: Air Transport Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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LEAPP was engaged by Sunshine Coast Regional Council to prepare air traffic forecasts that would relate to the development of a new, longer, runway at the airport.  The forecasting was based on a future potential for the airport to develop a new runway that would permit, not only local east coast services, but also connections to other parts of Australia and especially to Asian destinations.  The aim of the new runway is, partly to enable a 45m wide runway to be constructed to establish a compliance for the existing Code 4C aircraft operations, but also to enable operation into the Sunshine Coast Airport of large Code 4E aircraft types (up to B777) serving destinations in SE Asia, China and the Middle East, with the objective of increasing market penetration for potential tourist traffic for the Sunshine Coast region generally.

AUSTRALIA GOONDIWINDI AIRPORT - AIRPORT MASTER PLANNING APPRAISAL

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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LEAPP provided an assessment of the existing airport to determine broadly the prospects for air traffic development in the future, along with the requirements necessary to support such development.  A review of the existing airport and its facilities was conducted and from the study a need for a new Airport Master Plan was established. As part of the planning appraisal LEAPP provided preliminary traffic forecasting, identified runway, taxiway and apron upgrade requirements and provided several land use options. Options for reducing the length of the cross runway were assessed. The appraisal also assessed airport facilities and proposed development solutions for provision of basic terminal facilities and a dedicated disaster relief logistics centre.

AUSTRALIA WHITSUNDAY COAST AIRPORT - AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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LEAPP provide an assessment of the existing airport to determine broadly the prospects for air traffic development in the future, along with the requirements necessary to support such development.  A review of the existing airport and its facilities was conducted and from the study a need to confirm the future direction of the airport was established.  As part of the planning appraisal LEAPP provided preliminary traffic forecasting, identified runway upgrading requirements and prospects for lengthening, and provided several land use development options. The appraisal also assessed airport facilities and it was also concluded that the Passenger Terminal Building should be further expanded to permit simultaneous process of two domestic RPT flights by B737/A320 aircraft. LEAPP provided preliminary design options for terminal expansion to allow for simultaneous RPT passenger processing and for 1 international flight by Code 4E aircraft (A330/B777).  A revised apron plan was designed to accommodate this future flight scenario.

AUSTRALIA KEMPSEY AIRPORT - AIRPORT MARKETING PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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LEAPP provided assessment of airport facilities and development of staged future development and costing to support the Marketing Plan for the airport.   As part of the marketing planning, LEAPP performed financial modelling and analysis of projected revenue and cost involved for development of Kempsey Aerodrome, including a benchmarking exercise for the aerodrome’s rates and charges to assess its competitiveness against similar airports around the region.

AUSTRALIA SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - MASTER PLAN FOR INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER TERMINAL

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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For the Master Plan of the International Passenger Terminal, LEAPP carried out an analysis of the past air traffic records and passenger flows. A review was undertaken of the primary level air traffic forecasts and representative flight schedules that had been prepared by the Airport Company. This allowed for the identification of the peak planning hour criteria used for facility planning in various parts of the passenger terminal (landside departures and arrivals, airside departures and arrivals, secure areas, holding lounges, baggage system and BHS etc.) through the entire 20-year period to be covered by the Master Plan. These were then applied in simulations of the passenger processing and holding areas of the existing terminal and for future expansion works.  The future passenger terminal size and internal space requirements was established from the simulations, and a plan for expansion of the passenger terminal prepared.

AUSTRALIA GOLD COAST COOLANGATTA - AIRPORT INSTRUMENT APPROACH IMPACT STUDY

Areas of Expertise: Air Navigation Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Australia

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LEAPP undertook a review of the implications of an airport instrument approach resulting from a proposal to construct a by-pass highway and rail line close to an existing VOR site. The options for relocation of the VOR were examined in the context of flight procedures and aircraft noise.

BHUTAN ADB NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT - CONNECTIVITY ENHANCEMENT AND AIRPORTS MASTER PLANS

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning, Airport Master Planning, Air Transport Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Bhutan

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LEAPP was appointed by the Asian Development Bank to carry out a study to investigate opportunities to enhance air transport connectivity between Bhutan and its regional neighbours, and within Bhutan, to increase tourism and realise economic and social benefits.  LEAPP studied the international and domestic airports and identified upgrading projects to improve these airports in terms of safety and capacity.  Upgrading and expansion projects were prioritized and evaluated in financial and economic terms for investment by the ADB and other investors.  The outcome of the project is to identify and plan airport improvements to accommodate unconstrained long-term air traffic demand, yet still provide a framework for phased development to meet capacity, operational safety, security, efficiency & service requirements, while ensuring environmental, social, economic, commercial, and financial objectives are also met.

NEPAL AND BHUTAN ADB AIRPORT PLANNER & ENGINEER (STAFF CONSULTANT)

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Bhutan

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The project aims to provide technical advice and review to facilitate effective planning and implementation of air transport projects financed by ADB. The Consultant reviewed project rational and sector assessment, and prepare concept illustration for processing of additional financing for SASEC Tourism Infrastructure Development Project as well as assisted in assessing air transport development needs in Nepal and Bhutan; and provided needed technical advice for issue affecting implementation of ongoing air transport projects in Nepal and Bhutan. As part of the review, the Consultant reviewed the proposed plan for development of a new ATS complex to accommodate ATS, ATC Tower Cab operations, MET services, Telecommunications, and a Rescue Coordination Centre for an expanded and upgraded Gautam Buddha International Airport in central Nepal.

BHUTAN DCA CAPACITY BUILDING STRENGTHENING AIR TRANSPORT REGULATORY AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Bhutan

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LEAPP were appointed by the Asian Development Bank to perform the institutional and legal reform for Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) of Bhutan to enhance air transport operations. In terms of legal reform, LEAPP has reviewed the CAA, BANRs and other legal instruments and regulations and developed new draft for CAA. In regards to institutional improvement, LEAPP reviewed DCA organization structure, staffing, and training programmes, prepared restructuring approach to separate regulatory and operational functions, developed structures for Civil Aviation Authority as Regulator, and Airports Company as operator of the national airports and airspace and identified staffing levels and training needs for the two organizations. In addition, LEAPP assessed current financial performance of DCA and performed financial performance analysis for DCA / Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority and proposed new Airports Company. Another result of the project is the development of an Implementation and Transition Plan for the restructuring of DCA

BHUTAN NEW GREENFIELD GELEPHU REGIONAL AIRPORT AERONAUTICAL ASSESSMENT AND AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Bhutan

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As part of a study commissioned by the Asian Development Bank, LEAPP carried out an aeronautical analysis of the local environment in the vicinity of Gelephu in southern Bhutan, and prepared a Master Plan for the proposed new airport to support regional jet aircraft operations.  LEAPP also created the airport’s obstacle limitation surfaces to protect the airport from development that might later limit aircraft operations.

BHUTAN ADB GRANT 0295: AIR TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT DOMESTIC AIRPORTS DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development, Construction Supervision

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Bhutan

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Following the successful completion of the project TA7633-BHU Air Transport Connectivity Enhancement Project in June 2012, and, at the request of the Royal Government of Bhutan, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) agreed to provide a grant of USD 6.92M to implement the priority infrastructure items identified in the TA7633-BHU project.  These priority items essentially comprised the planning, design and construction works for three domestic airports at Yongphula, Bumthang and Gelephu.

As part of the grant 0295 from ADB to construct and supervise the development of three domestic  airports in Bhutan, LEAPP team provides design and planning for a new  domestic terminal building at Bumthang Airport. Work performed includes development of planning parameters, building concept design, architectural design development and architectural final design.

BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Brunei

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LEAPP provided airport planning input to the Brunei Airport Master Plan, in terms of passenger terminal floor area, aircraft parking stand requirements and cargo terminal sizing requirements. The Airport Master Plan took the airport from passenger traffic levels of 1.4 mppa to 3.5 mppa at a very good level of service.

CAMBODIA SIEM REAP NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - FEASIBILITY STUDY AND PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Cambodia

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LEAPP was appointed by private sector investors to establish the requirements for a new airport for Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) and to prepare an airport master plan for the new site located 30km east of the city to serve up to 5 million annual passengers and direct wide-body air services for Code 4E and limited Code 4F aircraft.  The main objective of the study was to determine the optimum location and development requirements for the new international airport to replace the existing constrained airport site, so as to allow the tourist destination of Angkor Wat to be more accessible to a wider tourist market by allowing access by larger regional and wide-body jet aircraft. LEAPP prepared the air transport market outlook and traffic forecast as well as the technical, operational and physical airport development plans. In addition, LEAPP developed a plan for airspace operational procedures for the new airport.

CAMBODIA NORTH EAST AIRPORTS MEKONG TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: AIRPORTS UPGRADING

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Cambodia

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As part of a Mekong Tourism study, LEAPP was appointed by the Asian Development Bank to carry out site inspections at Rattanakiri and Stung Treng airports in Northeast Cambodia to identify the airport upgrading requirements. LEAPP assessed the potential for airport upgrading to accommodate future air services by ATR72 aircraft, and prepared layout plans for airport development. As a result, LEAPP created the airport upgrading plans for Rattanakiri and Stung Treng Airports, related upgrading costs and prepared the mission report on airports inspection results and findings for the review of the institutional issues for civil aviation authority.

CAMBODIA KANG KENG (SIHANOUKVILLE) AIRPORT - AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Cambodia

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LEAPP developed a conceptual plan for private sector upgrading of Kang Keng Airport, including operational verification for airport feasibility. The main tasks performed are review of airport capabilities and requirements, investigation aircraft operations by type and range from airport, determination of runway length requirements, investigation of wind coverage for existing alignment, investigation of obstacles to operations and certification requirements, investigation of instrument approach feasibility for GNSS and VOR/DME, design of instrument approach (VOR/DME), planning for apron for B737 self-manoeuvring operations.

CAMBODIA CHHNANG AIRPORT - AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Cambodia

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LEAPP prepared a development plan for private sector upgrading of Chhnang Airport, including instrument procedure design and operational verification of airport feasibility.

The main tasks performed are review of airport capabilities and requirements, investigation of aircraft operations by type and range from airport, determination of runway length requirements for air cargo operations, investigation of wind coverage for existing alignment, investigation of obstacles to operations and certification requirements, investigation of instrument approach feasibility for ILS Cat I and VOR/DME, design of instrument approaches for ILS Cat I and VOR/DME, planning for passenger and cargo operations for B737 self-manoeuvring operations, with expansion capability to B747, preparation of airport development plan and costing.

CHINA XIAN XIANYANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL PLANNING AND DESIGN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: China

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In conjunction with Architects Llewelyn Davies of the UK, LEAPP planning staff completed the terminal planning and design for the new Xian Xianyang International Airport, Sichuan, China. LEAPP developed the space requirements for the terminal and generated the functional layout of the terminal as an input to the Architect, and determined the number and sizing of the processors, and validated the Architect’s floor plan designs through passenger simulation.

HONG KONG AIRPORT AUTHORITY - STRATEGIC PLAN FOR HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Hong Kong SAR

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LEAPP provided strategic planning services to the Airport Authority of Hong Kong for a Strategic Plan for the future development of Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok. Long range development policy options were examined in the context of potential changes in economic and political relationships with China and other regional nations. The Plan also determined the development risks associated with other new airports in the Pearl River Delta.

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - FORECAST BUSY DAY FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Areas of Expertise: Airport Transport Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Hong Kong SAR

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A review of past traffic records was done to assess the effect of 9/11 on air traffic at HKIA. LEAPP also developed air transport scenarios for future influences on air traffic at HKIA.  Secondary forecasts for 4 scenarios of air transport development were created to include the development of regional Chinese air services.   Annual nominal flight schedules were prepared for a 5-year period for passenger and air cargo flights. Traffic effects from the nominal schedules were analysed to determine the peaking characteristics for passengers and for aircraft movements on the runway. A detailed analysis of peak hour requirements in relation to capacity for the runway system and for aircraft parking positions was carried out.   In addition, the prospects for deferral of Midfield Concourse development was determined.

INDIA DURGAPUR NEW REGIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT MASTER PLANNING FOR A NEW GREEN FIELD AIRPORT

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: India

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LEAPP provided services for development of a new regional jet airport to serve the steel-making heart of India in West Bengal.  This covered assessment of the proposed site for a Green Field airport, obstacle analysis and aeronautical studies of winds and weather, topographic survey of the area, Digital Terrain Modeling, creation of obstacle limitation surfaces and Interaction of terrain model with required Annex 14 and Doc 8168 PANS-OPS obstacle limitation and assessment surfaces, assessment of requirements for runway length, airside facilities and sizing of passenger terminal and cargo building based on traffic forecast studies, airspace simulation modeling to trace the movement of individual aircraft and simulated ATC actions required to ensure aircraft operate safely and within procedural rules, and creation of an Airport Master Plan, and Phasing Plan for construction.

INDIA DELHI INDIRA GANDHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - ILS CATEGORY IIIA COMMISSIONING

Areas of Expertise: Air Navigation Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: India

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On behalf of ICAO and the Airports Authority of India, LEAPP carried out an aeronautical study and technical audit to inspect, assess and confirm the compliance of preparations made by the AAI to install and commission an ILS Category IIIA instrument approach at New Delhi.

INDIA JAMSHEDPUR NEW AIRPORT PRE - FEASIBILITY STUDY OBSTACLE ASSESSMENT (RUNWAY ALIGNMENT 17/35)

Areas of Expertise: Air Navigation Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: India

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This report has been commissioned by L&T Ramboll Consulting Engineers to conduct a high-level obstacle assessment for a pre-feasibility study on the development of a greenfield airport with a runway aligned NNW-SSE in Jamshedpur, India.  The obstacle assessment is submitted in three sections focusing on the obstacle environment in relation to ICAO Annex 14 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces, Instrument Departure Surfaces and Instrument Approach Surfaces for an Instrument Landing System and for a VOR/DME nonprecision approach. The feasibility of the site has been assessed based on these criteria and conclusions were drawn as to what should be considered in the detailed planning and design phase as they relate to the obstacles.

INDONESIA NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT STRATEGY

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Indonesia

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Following the Asian economic downturn, LEAPP carried out a review of the extent and performance of air transport services in Indonesia. The Plan covered the conceptual future route and service network for domestic air services throughout the country. Air service standards and capacity indicators were developed and a review of all of the national airports was carried out.  An airport classification system was developed to define airport upgrading requirements.

INDONESIAN AIRPORTS INVESTMENT REVIEW

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Indonesia

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LEAPP has been commissioned by Vinci Construction to carry out a Desktop Assessment of 11 selected airports in Indonesia. The overall study objective of the Desktop Assessment is to provide a wide range of information for each airport to allow for a comprehensive comparison of each airport based on various physical and operational criterions. The assessments identified exact airport location, socioeconomic data around the airport, historical airport traffic levels, existing airfield system, passenger terminal area, airport support facilities and current Airlines and destinations.

INDONESIA LION AIR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Safety Management

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Indonesia

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LEAPP conducted an independent investigation for Lion Air after the runway overrun accident at Solo’s Adi Sumarmo Airport which resulted in the deaths of 25 people.  A safety inspection of the Airport’s airside safety condition was undertaken to determine whether airport design contributed to the occurrence of the accident or severity.

IRAN QESHM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - IRAN LONG-RANGE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Iran

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LEAPP developed an Airport Master Plan for the International Airport serving the Qeshm Free Trade Zone in Southern Iran. Existing airport facilities and operations were reviewed and requirements were identified for a future airport expansion programme based on opportunities to develop the Island and the airport lands for extensive commercial and industrial development. The Airport Master Plan was designed to accommodate long term development and service by Code F aircraft.

A review of possible airport business opportunities for the airport site was undertaken by LEAPP which was based on private sector financing and initiatives. A commercial model was developed to analyse the value of the businesses to the airport owners. Included in this was an assessment of the revenue potential to the airport and justification for the assignment of lands for specific commercial uses.

LAO PDR GMS LOUANGPHRABANG AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning, Air Transport Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Lao PDR

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The study included a detailed review of the physical and operational aspects of the Louangphrabang Airport, and also developed the Airport Master Plan and preliminary design for upgrading works to be funded under Chinese Government assistance. In this regard, the project was required to assess and analyse the air transport system serving Laos, particularly the Louangphrabang Airport, and determine the future air transport requirements in terms of aircraft accessibility, routes, services and future aircraft types to be served.  Based on this, a new air traffic forecast was prepared for Laos, which was then distilled down to determine the traffic demand (passengers, cargo and aircraft movements) for the airport itself.  The air transport analysis performed for this project, then enabled the physical and operational requirements for upgrading the airport to enable greater air transport connectivity and enhanced tourism access to the country.

MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRSIDE PLANNING AND APRON RECONFIGURATION

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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LEAPP was the Airport Planning Consultant to the Airport Construction Authority during the design development of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. 

LEAPP carried out reviews of the primary and secondary level forecasts previously prepared by the Master Planning team.  The forecast review was completed as part of an extensive airside simulation project designed to determine the airside capacity and the phasing of additional airside elements such as the 2nd Runway and various taxiway linkages. Developed from the secondary level forecasts, the planning parameters were subsequently used for capacity simulation and testing of the airside operations and adequacy of stand parking provisions by aircraft size. Nominal flight schedules were created with an aircraft movement profile for the Busy Day and these were applied in the simulation of the airside up to a level of 60 million passengers per year. LEAPP Professionals carried out work to finalise the planning and design of the two runways at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Multiple simulations of the traffic profiles were developed to determine the requirements and timing for elements of the planned airside system including the phasing of the 2nd Runway, parallel and cross-field taxiway system.

MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL - COMMISSIONING AND CONSTRUCTION REVIEW

Areas of Expertise: Construction Supervision

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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LEAPP completed a review of the commissioning and construction work for the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This led to a compliance assurance and facilitation for the opening of the new airport and the subsequent transfer of operations from the old airport, to the new. This task also included carrying out a check of the engineering design compared to the actual construction performed as part of a quality control mechanism to ensure the safety of the airport to all users.

MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL - AIRSIDE PLANNING AND APRON RECONFIGURATION

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development, Construction Supervision

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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LEAPP was appointed by Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd to design and confirms the allocation number of parking stands that can accommodate the increasing number of Flight B737-800W, A380 and B77-300ER as well as to cater for maximum of Code C and all associates works at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

MALAYSIA SUBANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - NEW HELICOPTER CENTRE MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning, Heliport and Helipad Design

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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LEAPP prepared a concept design for the Subang Helicopter Centre located at Subang International Airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Centre was designed with the vision of being a dedicated helicopter facility to be separated from and independent of fixed wing operations so as to ensure both operational efficiency and a high level of safety. A further requirement was to provide larger facilities for Eurocopter Malaysia who have outgrown their current hangar space.  The Helicopter Centre has been planned for a total of 8 helicopter parking stands, with the Super Puma being the largest helicopter capable of being serviced, dedicated helicopter taxiways, line parking, a helicopter maintenance run-up area, 250 car parking spaces, for staff of the centre and over 21,000 m2 of hangar space.  The Centre has been planned so that Eurocopter would be able to lease an area of 10,000 m2, while the remaining 11,000 m2 will be available to other operators thus maximizing and diversifying the revenue potential of the centre to the airport operator. The design of the Helicopter Centre also took into account the longer term vision of the airport management and was integrated with nearby existing facilities to enable expansion of hangars and helicopter parking if and when required.

MALAYSIA MALACCA AIRPORT - SPAERO HANGAR PROPOSED TAXIWAY DETAIL DESIGN & SUPERVISION

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development, Construction Supervision

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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The Consultant shall be responsible for carrying out the following tasks to undertake planning, design and project management services for development of a taxiway connection from the existing SPAERO Hangar to the runway at the Melaka International Airport and establishment of additional aircraft parking stands. Specification and supervision of topographical survey and geotechnical test pits and materials testing.  Evaluation of sub-surface soil conditions.  Engineering design for a new taxiway.  Design of taxiway markings.  Preparation of specifications, drawings and tender documents.

KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MALAYSIA - AIRSIDE RISK ASSESSMENTERO HANGAR PROPOSED TAXIWAY DETAIL DESIGN & SUPERVISION

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Safety Management

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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Project Manager for assessment of airside risk for Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  Carried out an extensive airside inspection of the runway environment, taxiways and apron operations to identify hazards to aircraft operations.  This led to the establishment of a risk register and subsequent risk assessment for the Airport Authority management (Malaysia Airports Bhd.).

MALAYSIA AIRPORTS - AIRSIDE RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY REVIEW

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Safety Management

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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LEAPP Project Manager for the airside risk assessment and safety review of airside operations and facilities at various international and regional airports in Malaysia. The airports inspected includes Kota Kinabalu Airport, Miri Airport, Kuching Airport, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Low Cost Carrier Terminal Kuala Lumpur, Penang Airport, Langkawi Airport, Subang Skypark, Sandakan Airport.

MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - NEW LOW COST CARRIER TERMINAL PLANNING CONCEPT AND DESIGN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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LEAPP developed the concept layout and schematic design for the new Low Cost Carrier Terminal for Kuala Lumpur International Airport, designed to accommodate up to 30mppa in phase 1 and expandable to 45mppa in the longer term. LEAPP provided input to assist a local architect to prepare the architectural design for the terminal. Based on the number of design hour passenger and flight movement calculated, LEAPP developed the terminal space programme and determined the size of the passenger terminal building required according to the IATA LOS C. These were identified based on ICAO Annex 17 security requirements in order to meet the design hour passenger flow demand of 9,000 passengers/ hour. LEAPP also developed the apron layout according to ICAO Annex 14 recommendations and practices in order to accommodate the design hour aircraft parking stand demand.

As a further extension to LEAPP’s role in the development of the new Low Cost Carrier Terminal, LEAPP assisted the Design/Build Consortium to identify possible congestion points based on a passenger flow analysis and developed a capacity analysis for all terminal

MALAYSIA PENANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT EXPANSION PLANNING AND DESIGN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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LEAPP was retained to assist local architects in the expansion and modification of the passenger terminal building at the Penang International Airport.  LEAPP determined the design hour passenger and aircraft movement traffic levels for the design year 2016, developed a functional flow analysis for passengers and determined the functional space requirements for the expanded passenger terminal building. Space requirements were developed based on IATA Level of Service standards and Annex 17 security requirements in order to meet the design hour passenger demand. In addition, LEAPP developed a new apron layout for the forecast future design hour aircraft parking demand, and prepared a design for a dedicated helicopter parking area.   

MALAYSIA NEW REGIONAL AIRPORT - FEASIBILITY STUDY AND PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Malaysia

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LEAPP provided aviation planning consultancy services for a high level feasibility study of a new regional airport in Malaysia, including the determination of facilities required for the new airport and development of a high level costing for the feasibility study purposes for a private sector investment appraisal purposes.

NEPAL, AIR TRANSPORT CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning, Airport Master Planning, Air Transport Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Nepal

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LEAPP provided technical services to the Government of Nepal and the Asian Development Bank to study air transport development prospects in Nepal and update the Kathmandu/Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Infrastructure Development Plan. This project involved preparation of a revised air traffic forecast, national civil aviation planning and identification of several critical requirements for airport facilities, equipment and staffing, as well as the prioritisation into phases for funding and implementation for air transport and civil aviation upgrading works for to be undertaken between 2010 and 2023.  LEAPP also reviewed the Civil Aviation Law and legal instruments, and civil aviation regulations to identify where updating is required and new regulations warranted.  The project also covered three of the remote domestic airports and air transport services aimed at promoting tourism and bringing about poverty relief in the remote areas of Nepal.

NEPAL NATIONAL AIRSPACE STUDY

Areas of Expertise: Air Transport Planning, Air Navigation Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Nepal

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Under funding from Australian Aid, LEAPP carried out a review of the structure and management of the Nepalese airspace. The requirements for air navigation and communications facilities and coverage were determined. ATC operations were reviewed which established the need to upgrade operational safety.

NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - DUE DILIGENCE FOR AIRPORT PRIVATISATION

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: New Zealand

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Working with a UK airport development group, LEAPP carried out a technical due diligence for the purchase of the Wellington International Airport, New Zealand. The review involved operational assessment, aviation safety inspections, commercial evaluation and financial analysis. An important component carried out by LEAPP was a strategic risk analysis of the investment.

NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - BIRD HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT REVIEW

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Safety Management

Country: Asia and the Pacific: New Zealand

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LEAPP Project Manager for the review of the Risk Assessment conducted for a proposed rowing course near the Christchurch International Airport. Undertook the assessment of the proposed mitigation measures and provided guidance on developing a risk strategy for assessing the proposed development.

PHILIPPINES NATIONAL TRANSPORT STRATEGY STUDY

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning, Air Transport Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Philippines

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LEAPP was part of the National Transport Strategy Team responsible for the air transport sector.  Project involved review of the air transport routes and services, bilateral air services agreements with other nations, identification of opportunities for new routes and services to/from the Philippines.  Prepared an air traffic forecast for the National Plan and rationalised the air transport network and hubbing centres. All international, regional and feeder airports were inspected and reviewed to assess compliance with international standards.  An Airport Classification System was developed. International aid proposals by bilateral and multi-lateral aid agencies were reviewed with respect to airport development and provision of air navigation equipment for upgrading the operations of the air transport sector. An ATS and airports upgrading and development plan was created to form the national aviation infrastructure policy.

PHILIPPINES PROPOSED NEW NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NNAIA) - PRELIMINARY AIRPORT MASTER PLAN STUDY

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Philippines

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Leading Edge Aviation Planning Professionals (LEAPP) was commissioned by a private sector investor to undertake a Preliminary Siting Study and prepare a phased Airport Master Plan for the Proposed New Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NNAIA).  This study was aimed at developing a conceptual plan for a new international airport at a new location in the Greater Manila Area to replace the existing Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), which is currently operating at its capacity limit of about 31.6 million passengers, governed by the capacity of its single runway. LEAPP assessed the potential future air transport demand and based on the forecast prepared, determined the new airport facility and capacity requirements for a 30-year planning period. Based on these requirements, LEAPP developed conceptual layout drawings (including runways and passenger terminals, concourses and gates) for a 3-phase airport development on a new site. In addition, LEAPP assisted the investor in its financial modelling of proposed airport revenue, cost and cash flow analysis.

PHILIPPINES MACTAN CEBU AIRPORT - PASSENGER TERMINAL MASTER PLAN REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Philippines

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Under contract to the Government of Philippines (National Economic Development Agency) LEAPP in association with Deloitte, was commissioned to study, analyse and evaluate the prospects for developing a new international passenger terminal at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement.  Based on forecasts of both domestic and international passenger traffic, LEAPP developed the requirements for expansion and renovation of the existing domestic passenger terminal and for a new international terminal to serve exclusively international passengers for a 25 year period.  A comprehensive space programme was also created for the international passenger terminal, along with the aircraft parking requirements to support the international traffic.  LEAPP also developed a plan to convert the existing passenger terminal building into a domestic passenger terminal facility. The development plans proposed as a result of this project include the construction of a new international terminal to serve 2.7 million international passengers and renovation and upgrade to facilities in the existing terminal to meet the forecast passenger demand of 9.7 million domestic passengers by the year 2025.  LEAPP provided the client with costing for the new terminal development and costs for expansion of the aprons and for provision access and frontage roads.

PHILIPPINES MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - NEW TERMINAL 3 INVESTMENT RISK ASSESSMENT

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Philippines

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LEAPP carried out a strategic risk assessment of the $400m international terminal building project, designed for 15 million annual passengers, at Manila International Airport. This project was carried out for a private sector investor consortium.  An assessment of operations, traffic and financial issues was also undertaken.

SAMOA FALEOLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT UPGRADING

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Samoa

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LEAPP staff carried out the operational planning and preliminary design for an apron expansion to allow two B747-400 aircraft and a B737 aircraft to operate on the apron at the same time. As part of this project, the apron design was verified through simulation of aircraft parking operations to ensure safe independent self-manoeuvring and parking operations.

In order to ensure proper and safe self-manoeuvring of aircraft on the aprons, LEAPP staff prepared the layout of the apron markings in accordance with international standards. LEAPP staff designed the location and physical layout of the Rescue & Fire Fighting Station in order to satisfy ICAO Code requirements and to allow access to all parts of the airport and meet the minimum response times required.

The design of the runway end turnaround areas at the ends of the runway was prepared by LEAPP staff to enable large aircraft to turn within the operational constraints of the aircraft undercarriage. The design of the turnaround pads was verified through simulation and discussions were carried out with the airlines to obtain approval for the application of the proposed design.  This project was carried out as sub-consultant to Tonkin & Taylor of Auckland New Zealand.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES - AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Safety Management

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Singapore

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LEAPP carried out an accident investigation following damage sustained to a B737 aircraft during a static engine running up test at the Singapore Seletar Airport.  During the incident, damage occurred to the asphalt pavement, pieces of which hit the rear fuselage and tail surfaces of the aircraft.

SOUTH KOREA INCHEON INTERNATIONAL - AIRPORT AIRPORT MASTER PLAN REVIEW

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: South Korea

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LEAPP acted as an advisor to the Airport Authority to review and validate their Airport Master Plan. Strategic assessment of the Master Plan was undertaken which led to the development of modifications for the airside infrastructure proposals and phasing.  Proposed phasing for a new international airport designed for 100 million annual passengers was assessed. Assessment of capacity and required airside development programme, advisory services for airport planning and development for Phase 1.

LEAPP carried out extensive capacity analysis and testing of the Phase 1 Passenger Terminal at the Incheon International Airport near Seoul to determine the year in which the first of 4 additional infield concourses should be constructed.  Capacity testing employed simulation which allowed evaluation of the capacity of the processors for international and domestic passengers to be carried out. This also enabled the planners to determine when additional check-in islands would be required and the baggage system expanded to accommodate future passenger volumes.

SOUTH KOREA INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - PHASE 2 MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: South Korea

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LEAPP acted as an advisor to the Airport Authority to review and validate their Airport Master Plan. Strategic assessment of the Master Plan was undertaken which led to the development of modifications for the airside infrastructure proposals and phasing.  LEAPP subsequently carried out the Phase 2 Master Planning which included the testing of the proposed phasing of additional airside capacity in terms of additional runway development, the impact of airspace operations and local constraints on the operation of the airside.  This relied on extensive simulation to test and validate the airside infrastructure.

The airspace constraints of the Incheon Terminal Area were reviewed by LEAPP for the Airport Corporation due to the proximity of the airport to the national border and military training and firing ranges. ATC procedures were developed to manage a multi-runway operation. Terminal airspace flight procedures were designed for a 3 and 4 runway development which would enable nearby Kimpo Airport to continue to operate.

LEAPP undertook a review of earlier primary level forecasts that had been prepared for IIAC and then updated the forecasts. Secondary level forecasts were also developed which allowed for the determination of peak planning hour parameters that were used for analysis of the capacity of the airside and the passenger terminal building.  A traffic profile was created for the volume and aircraft mix that were used for capacity simulation of a 2, 3 and 4 Runway airside development scenario for the Master Plan planning horizon.

TAIWAN TAIPEI CHIANG KAI SHEK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Taiwan

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LEAPP prepared the long-range airport master plan for CKSIA, Taipei.  This involved assessing the condition of the facilities, and the replacement and upgrading requirements. LEAPP developed the air traffic forecasts, and long-range facility requirements for the airside, passenger terminals, cargo area and support facilities.  In addition, LEAPP determined the future capacity and phasing of additional facilities using simulation.

LEAPP carried out concept design and schematic design for a new passenger terminal for 19mppa.  In addition, LEAPP carried out simulation of passenger processes and spaces and developed the design of the main terminal and satellite building.

TAIWAN TAIPEI CHIANG KAI SHEK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT MASTER PLAN REVIEW

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Taiwan

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Retained by the Taiwan Civil Aeronautics Authority, LEAPP staff were commissioned to review the Airport Master Plan prepared by other consultants.  This review identified a ‘fatal flaw’ in the airport master plan concept that required two runways to be rebuilt further from the terminal complex, and much of the airside traffic to cross one of the runways thereby reducing the available capacity of the airside system to below the levels forecast for the master plan period.  As a result of this review carried out by the LEAPP team, the original Airport Master Plan was abandoned was unworkable.

TAIWAN TAIPEI CHIANG KAI SHEK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL 2 - PLANNING AND DESIGN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Taiwan

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The new Master Plan for the CKSIA Airport revealed that a new passenger terminal would be required in the near term.  LEAPP staff were given the task to prepare the concept plan and schematic design,  and in conjunction with a local architect and engineering firm, to prepare the architectural and engineering design for the new terminal building, based on an ultimate capacity for 19mppa.  In addition, the task involved validating the terminal spaces and processors along with confirmation of the design of the terminal building and a satellite concourse building.

TAIWAN TAIPEI TAOYUAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - TERMINAL 3 CONCEPT DESIGN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Development

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Taiwan

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A concept design and schematic design for a new passenger terminal for 19 million annual passengers was undertaken by LEAPP in conjunction with the development of a new airport master plan. This involved assessing the condition of the facilities, and the replacement and upgrading requirements. LEAPP developed the air traffic forecasts, and long-range facility requirements for the airside, passenger terminals, cargo area and support facilities.  In addition, LEAPP determined the future capacity and phasing of additional runways and terminal facilities using computer simulation models.  As a separate and additional commission LEAPP were involved in the concept design and schematic design for a new (3rd) passenger terminal for 19 million annual passengers

THAILAND BANGKOK SUVARNABHUMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning, Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia: Thailand

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LEAPP were part of an international team commissioned to prepare a new Airport Master Plan for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and for the older Don Mueang International Airport.  Review of the original Airport Master Plan was undertaken and an assessment was made of the long term requirements for the Suvarnabhumi International Airport relating to the runway capacity.  Assessment was made of the expected growth of air traffic in relation to planned airside and terminal development.  The team created options for expanding the passenger terminal system and for providing sufficient airside capacity to support these options, with simulation used to test all of the options put forward to AOT for consideration as the future Master Plan concept for the Suvarnabhumi Airport.  A similar programme of air traffic assessment, capacity evaluation, and definition of long term facility requirements was carried out for the Don Mueang International Airport which was considered in the context of functioning and a supplementary airport to Suvarnabhumi International Airport in the longer term.  The LEAPP team carried out evaluation of all concepts for development of the two airports, and assisted the AOT to confirm a strategy for development of the airports in the Bangkok Airport System for the future, and developed the final airport layout plans and documentation for the Master Plan.

THAILAND BANGKOK SUVARNABHUMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 5th RUNWAY PLANNING

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning, Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia: Thailand

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LEAPP were commissioned by Airports of Thailand Limited to undertake a study of the long-term airside capacity requirements for the new Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.  This followed a recognition that the full development of the midfield lands for passenger and cargo terminal facilities, as proposed in the original airport master plan, would create a demand on the airside system that could not be met on the existing site with the runways available and planned within the master plan period.  Expansion of the airside capacity of the airport was therefore required in order to accommodate future forecast air traffic demand, and this could only be accommodated by constructing additional runways outside the existing airport site.  LEAPP were commissioned to study, determine options and evaluate alternative approaches to providing the long term airside capacity needed to meet forecast demand and to balance the capacity available within the planned terminal system with that available on the airside.  LEAPP created several options for increasing runway and terminal capacity on an expanded airport site, providing the possibility for AOT to construct 4, 5 or 6 runways in the future to supplement the existing 2 runways presently operational.     

VANUATU AIR TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT - AIRPORT UPGRADING & NEW AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning, Air Transport Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Vanuatu

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LEAPP were appointed by a Private Sector Investor to perform the technical and financial feasibility study for a new international airport development for Vanuatu. At the same time, the concession agreement between the Government of Vanuatu and investor also included responsibility to upgrade and operate the existing Bauerfield International Airport to be used pending construction of a new airport. LEAPP reviewed the short-term improvements required at the Bauerfield International Airport to repair and upgrade the airside pavements and develop improvements in the passenger terminals. In regards to airside upgrading, LEAPP reviewed the pavement conditions at the airport and provide advise on the pavement rehabilitation measures required to enable these pavements to continue to serve the existing types of aircraft for as long as may be necessary for the airport to remain in service.  As part of the rehabilitation work planned, LEAPP prepared engineering designs for the for the initial 600m of the runway, and for the aircraft parking apron which includes the temporary markings for displaced threshold.  At the latter stage of the project, LEAPP prepared tender documents and specifications to enable the pavement construction works to proceed.

For the proposed new airport development, LEAPP developed a project brief for the planning, design and construction of a new international airport for Efafe Island to replace the Bauerfield Airport in Port Vila. LEAPP provided rationale for developing a new international airport, as well as the potential air traffic service function for the new airport. In addition, LEAPP also assessed the financial feasibility and potential return on investment for the project.

As part of the master plan for a new airport including the siting for new control tower and specification of equipment.  Additionally, LEAPP provided cost information for development of the new airport and the schedule of construction.

VANUATU PEKOA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT MASTER PLAN & TERMINAL PLANNING

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Vanuatu

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LEAPP was commissioned to carry out an assessment of the Pekoa International airport to establish its condition and requirements for accommodating future increased traffic volumes.  This included evaluation of the airport’s airside pavements, assessment of all airport support facilities, assessment of the condition and capability of the passenger terminal, and development of upgrading requirements for the airport to bring it up to international standards.

VIETNAM NEW PHU QUOC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

Areas of Expertise: Airport Master Planning

Country: Asia and the Pacific: Vietnam

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LEAPP was responsible for developing a plan for a new airport on Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam, to enable the island to achieve its tourist potential by providing for the capability for medium and large jet aircraft to operate at the airport. The study included the components of air traffic forecast, airport facility requirements, airport layout plan, design of Instrument flight procedures for DVOR/DME and ILS, and design of the arrival and departure airspace routings.