Throughout the years, Airport Openings and subsequently Start-up Airport / Terminal Facility Operations have faced many challenges. From major issues in operations ranging from failed AOBD and BHS systems, to major people readiness issues, including unfamiliar and untrained staff, Airport Openings throughout the world continue to face many challenges. At AES, our experts bring with them the best practices to contribute and provide for successful activation of airport terminal facilities. AES brings forward a holistic ORAT vision to help Clients, who have invested billions of federal, state, local, and private dollars on planning, design, and construction of new and rehabilitated airport terminal facilities, succeed.

Whether the Airport Facility is opened in phases, or at once, AES ORAT experts are able to lead or support efforts for activation. From Organization to Planning to Execution and Acceptance, we have repeatedly bridged the gap between construction completion and successfully transferred operations. We work closely with the client and alongside the many stakeholders and consultants to apply the lessons learned and avoid the issues we have encountered in airport openings which include: