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.

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.

CANADA TORONTO REGIONAL AIRPORTS STUDY

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

Country: Europe and North America: Canada

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As part of a broad study, LEAPP determined the provincial Government policy towards the support of the regional airports of the Toronto Area. Studies were made of the roles and capabilities of the regional airports and their international, regional, domestic, general and business aviation uses.

During the study LEAPP determined the ability of each site to expand and serve a wider role. The Company established which of the airports should be encouraged to develop to serve the commercial business and general aviation needs of the region. The study included traffic forecasting and assignment analysis, airport site reviews, airport master planning, and defined the required capital works needed to serve a longer term traffic need.

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.

MAURITIUS NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT STRATEGY

Areas of Expertise: Aviation Strategic Planning, Air Transport Planning

Country: Africa: Mauritius

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LEAPP provided specialist services for the air sector component of a national transport strategy for Mauritius. LEAPP reviewed all aspects of air transport in Mauritius, including international and domestic air service links and policy, airport status and requirements and civil aviation administration.  In addition, LEAPP assessed needs and advised on air sector development strategy.  Work included a review of all aspects of air transport in Mauritius, including international and domestic air service links and policy, air navigation and airports infrastructure. The status, requirements and proposed development plans for the International Airport and domestic airports on Rodrigues Island and other islands of Mauritius were studied and assessed as to their adequacy. A proposal by the Chinese government to develop a new international airport on Mauritius Island was investigated, along with an assessment of the ultimate capacity and capability for expansion of Sir Seewoosegur Ramgoolam International Airport as the international airport for Mauritius.  A development plan for expanding the airport at Plaine Coreil on Rodrigues Island to open this up for longer haul air services was also evaluated.  The ATC development requirements were reviewed including implementation of the CNS/ATM concept.  An airport development strategy was devised to determine both near and long term capital needs for the development of the National Air Sector.

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.

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.

UGANDA ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN - NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION PLAN AND AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

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

Country: Africa: Uganda

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During a review of air transport and civil aviation infrastructure, LEAPP defined the upgrading and development of requirements needed for the civil aviation sector in Uganda. Air traffic services, navigation aids facilities, airports and utility infrastructure were inspected and an Airports Classification System was defined. Deficiencies and requirements for upgrading the primary international airport, the ATC and air navigation system and the national airports of Uganda were identified. (ICAO / UNDP)

LEAPP Professionals developed the Master Plan for the Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and prepared a rehabilitation plan to upgrade the airport and its services.

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.